Gadit

World

Definitions (3)
1The earth, together with all of its countries, peoples, and natural features.
The world is facing significant environmental challenges.
She dreams of traveling around the world.
The world map shows all the continents and oceans.
2A particular region or group of countries.
The Western world has different cultural norms than the Eastern world.
He is well-known in the world of fashion.
The ancient world was full of mysteries and wonders.
3A particular sphere of human activity, interest, or experience.
She is a leader in the world of technology.
The world of art is vast and diverse.
He entered the world of politics at a young age.
Idioms & expressions
out of this world, extremely good or impressive
in a world of one's own, deeply absorbed in one's thoughts or activities, not paying attention to the surroundings
Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
weorold
Word parts
wer (man) + ald (age)
Originally meant
age of man
Background
The word 'world' comes from the Old English 'weorold', which means 'age of man'. It originally referred to the human existence or life on earth. Over time, it evolved to mean the earth and everything in it.