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. North and South America make up the New World. |
Old World |
the Eastern Hemisphere, which includes Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa. |
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) very 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 |
countries that are poor and that depend on farming rather than business and industry for income. |
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. |