world

(with "the") Human collective existence; existence in general.

“There will always be lovers, till the world’s end.”

The Universe.

(with "the") The Earth.

“People are dying of starvation all over the world.”

A planet, especially one which is inhabited or inhabitable.

“Our mission is to travel the galaxy and find new worlds.”

A very large extent of country.

(speculation) A realm, such as planet, containing one or multiple societies of beings, especially intelligent ones.

“the world of Narnia; the Wizarding World of Harry Potter; a zombie world”

An individual or group perspective or social setting.

“In the world of boxing, good diet is all-important.”

The part of an operating system distributed with the kernel, consisting of the shell and other programs.

A subdivision of a game, consisting of a series of stages or levels that usually share a similar environment or theme.

“Have you reached the boss at the end of the ice world?”

The twenty-second trump or major arcana card of the tarot.

A great amount.

“Taking a break from work seems to have done her a world of good.”

Age, era

To consider or cause to be considered from a global perspective; to consider as a global whole, rather than making or focussing on national or other distinctions; compare globalise.

To make real; to make worldly.