The world
Example: The world is full of many different people and cultures.
Definition
"The world" in philosophy refers to the entirety of existence, including all physical reality, events, and beings. It encompasses everything that is experienced or perceivable, often considered as the totality of human experience and the environment surrounding us.
Etymology
The phrase "the world" originates from the Old English word 'weorold,' which combines 'wer' (man) and 'ald' (age), meaning the age of man or human existence. Over time, it expanded to signify the entire realm of existence, not just humanity's era. Did you know it once primarily referred to human life rather than the planet itself?
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"The world" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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