Definition of “world”

noun

1. the earth as a planet, esp including its inhabitants
2. mankind; the human race
3. people generally; the public  ⇒ in the eyes of the world 
4. social or public life  ⇒ to go out into the world 
5. the universe or cosmos; everything in existence
6. a complex united whole regarded as resembling the universe
7. any star or planet, esp one that might be inhabited
8. (often capital) a division or section of the earth, its history, or its inhabitants  ⇒ the Western World the Ancient World the Third World 
9. an area, sphere, or realm considered as a complete environment  ⇒ the animal world 
10. any field of human activity or way of life or those involved in it  ⇒ the world of television 
11. a period or state of existence  ⇒ the next world 
12. the total circumstances and experience of an individual that make up his life, esp that part of it relating to happiness  ⇒ you have shattered my world 
13. a large amount, number, or distance  ⇒ worlds apart 
14. worldly or secular life, ways, or people
15. logic See possible world
16. See all the world and his wife
17. See bring into the world
18. See come into the world
19. See dead to the world
20. See for the world
21. See for all the world
22. See give to the world
23. See in the world
24. See man of the world
25. See not long for this world
26. See on top of the world
27. informal wonderful; excellent
28. See set the world on fire
29. See the best of both worlds
30. See think the world of
31. See world of one's own
32. See world without end
33. (modifier) of or concerning most or all countries; worldwide  ⇒ world politics a world record 
34. (in combination) throughout the world  ⇒ world-famous 

noun

• See The World