| dream world |
a world that exists only in the imagination, not in reality. |
| fourth world |
(often cap.) the countries of the world that are poorest in resources and capital and have the most poorly educated population; least developed countries. |
| free world |
the parts of the world governed by democratic and capitalistic or socialistic systems rather than by communistic or despotic ones. |
| Guinness Book of World Records |
a book published yearly since 1955 compiling thousands of world records including both human achievements and natural phenomena. |
| lower world |
the habitation of the dead; nether world; underworld. [2 definitions] |
| man of the world |
a man of experience and sophistication. |
| nether world |
the world of the dead; underworld; hell. |
| New World |
the Western Hemisphere. |
| Old World |
the Eastern Hemisphere, esp. Europe or European culture. |
| old-world |
of, concerning, or reminiscent of Europe or Europeans. [2 definitions] |
| other world |
a world or existence after death. [2 definitions] |
| out of this world |
(informal) exceptionally good; excellent. |
| Seven Wonders of the Ancient World |
a list first compiled in the 2nd century B.C.E. of seven remarkable constructions of classical antiquity. |
| think the world of |
to have a very high opinion of. |
| Third World |
(often l.c.) the developing nations, as of Asia and Africa, esp. those not aligned with either of the two dominant political blocs. |
| World Bank |
an agency established by the United Nations in 1945 to assist in the financing of reconstruction and development for member nations, esp. through loans. |
| World Court |
the primary judicial agency of the United Nations, reorganized in 1945 from a similar agency of the League of Nations, that arbitrates disputes between nations; International Court of Justice. |
| World Cup |
the Football World Cup, an international soccer tournament held every four years in which national teams compete for the world championship, represented by a large trophy cup. [2 definitions] |
| World Heritage Site |
any of over 800 sites identified on a list maintained by the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a site of natural splendor or cultural significance that should be protected and preserved. |
| world power |
a nation or organization that can influence the course of world events. |