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World : (1) the earth with its inhabitants and all things upon it ;
(2) the inhabitants of the earth
(3) the concerns of the earth and its affairs as distinguished from heaven and the life to come b : secular affairs
(4) a division or generation of the inhabitants of the earth distinguished by living together at the same place or at the same time b : a distinctive class of persons or their sphere of interest or activity
(5) human society
(6) a part or section of the earth that is a separate independent unit
(7) the sphere or scene of one’s life and action
(8) the whole body of living persons
(9) kingdom
(10) a celestial body (as a planet) — Webster
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World is a common name for the whole of human civilization, specifically human experience, history, or the human condition in general, worldwide, i.e. anywhere on Earth.
In a philosophical context it may refer to: (1) the whole of the physical Universe, or (2) an ontological world (see world disclosure). In a theological context, world usually refers to the material or the profane sphere, as opposed to the celestial, spiritual, transcendent or sacred. The “end of the world” refers to scenarios of the final end of human history, often in religious contexts.
World history is commonly understood as spanning the major geopolitical developments of about five millennia, from the first civilizations to the present.
World population is the sum of all human populations at any time; similarly, world economy is the sum of the economies of all societies (all countries), especially in the context of globalization. Terms like world championship, gross world product, world flags etc. also imply the sum or combination of all current-day sovereign states.
In terms such as world religion, world language, and world war, world suggests international or intercontinental scope without necessarily implying participation of the entire world.
In terms such as world map and world climate, world is used in the sense detached from human culture or civilization, referring to the planet Earth physically. — Wikipedia
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France Is Officially Color-Blind. Reality Isn’t.
by Rachel Donadio on July 9, 2020 at 8:57 am
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Photos: Deadly Flooding in Japan
by Alan Taylor on July 8, 2020 at 6:17 pm
Days of unprecedented rainfall have caused rivers to overflow their banks, sweeping away bridges and roads, thereby cutting off many communities.
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A Nationalist’s Guide to Stepping Back From the...
by Yasmeen Serhan on July 8, 2020 at 8:54 am
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonstrates how to de-escalate a conflict while also saving face.
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The Colorful Blooms of Castelluccio, Italy
by Alan Taylor on July 7, 2020 at 5:32 pm
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Iranian officials dismiss reports of explosion...
on July 10, 2020 at 4:52 pm
Iranian officials on Friday dismissed reports of an explosion west of Tehran that stoked fears about more potential instability after a series of blasts and fires in recent weeks.
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Turkish court allows Hagia Sophia museum to...
on July 10, 2020 at 4:20 pm
Turkey's top administrative court on Friday struck down a 1934 decree that converted the historic Hagia Sophia from a mosque into a museum, in a move supported by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan but opposed by others.
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Taiwan commends approved U.S. weapons sale worth...
on July 10, 2020 at 4:06 pm
The United States has approved Taiwan's purchase of upgrades to Patriot III missiles for about $620 million, a move that is being welcomed in Taipei amid high tensions with China.
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North Korea asks for ‘sacrifices’ as...
on July 10, 2020 at 2:50 pm
North Korea is placing greater focus on disease prevention, describing efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic as more important than economic development.
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Defenders of Seoul mayor spreading 'fake' photos,...
on July 10, 2020 at 1:25 pm
Supporters of Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, who died Thursday, have begun to circulate a photo they claim shows the woman who had filed a sexual harassment complaint against him.
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