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/wɜrld/
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/wɜːld/
earth and its inhabitants
Etymology
Etymology Information
'world' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'weorold', where 'wer' meant 'man' and 'eld' meant 'age'.
Historical Evolution
'weorold' transformed into the Middle English word 'worlde', and eventually became the modern English word 'world'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the age of man', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the earth and its inhabitants'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
The world is facing significant environmental challenges.
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Noun 2
a particular region or group of countries.
The Western world has different cultural norms.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35