Word meaning all over the world

world /wɜrld/USA pronunciation  
n. 

1. the earth when it is considered as a planet:[singular* the + ~]how life developed in the world.
2. everything that exists;
   the universe:[countable]In a world of three dimensions, time is the fourth dimension.
3. [countable] a planet;
   a body in space that is not a star.
4. a particular part or division of the earth:[singular* the + ~]the Western world; the ancient world.
5. the human race;
   humanity:[singular* the + ~]feeding the whole world.
6. the general public:[singular* the + ~]The world worships success and money.
7. a class or group of people with common interests:[countable]the literary world.
8. an area, sphere, realm, or domain of activity or existence:[countable]the world of dreams; the world of sports.
9. one of the general groupings of physical nature:[countable]the animal world.
10. Often, worlds. [plural] a great deal: [~ + of + plural noun]a world of problems.[~ + of + uncountable noun]a world of trouble on my mind.

Idioms

1. Idioms bring (someone) into the world, [bring + object + into + the + world]
   • to give birth to;
     bear.
   • to deliver (a baby).

2. Idioms come into the world, to be born.
3. Idioms for (all) the world:
   • [with a negative word or phrase] for anything, however great;
     under any circumstances;
     definitely (not):I wouldn’t harm my children for all the world.
   • in every respect;
     precisely:He looks for all the world like his twin brother.

4. Idioms in the world:
   • at all:without a care in the world.
   • (used to intensify a question):How in the world will you get home?

5. Idioms out of this world, extraordinary;
   wonderful:The dinner was simply out of this world.
6. Idioms world without end, for all eternity;
   forever.

world 
(wûrld),USA pronunciation n. 

1. the earth or globe, considered as a planet.
2. (often cap.) a particular division of the earth:the Western world.
3. the earth or a part of it, with its inhabitants, affairs, etc., during a particular period:the ancient world.
4. humankind;
   the human race;
   humanity:The world must eliminate war and poverty.
5. the public generally:The whole world knows it.
6. the class of persons devoted to the affairs, interests, or pursuits of this life:The world worships success.
7. a particular class of people, with common interests, aims, etc.:the fashionable world.
8. any sphere, realm, or domain, with all pertaining to it:a child’s world;the world of dreams;the insect world.
9. everything that exists;
   the universe;
   the macrocosm.
10. any complex whole conceived as resembling the universe:the world of the microcosm.
11. one of the three general groupings of physical nature:animal world;mineral world;vegetable world.
12. any period, state, or sphere of existence:this world; the world to come.
13. Often, worlds. a great deal:That vacation was worlds of fun.
14. any indefinitely great expanse.
15. any heavenly body:the starry worlds.
16. bring into the world:
    • to give birth to;
      bear:My grandmother brought nine children into the world.
    • to deliver (a baby):the doctor brought many children into the world.

17. come into the world, to be born:Her first child came into the world in June.
18. for all the world:
    • for any consideration, however great:She wouldn’t come to visit us for all the world.
    • in every respect;
      precisely:You look for all the world like my Aunt Mary.

19. in the world:
    • at all;
      ever:I never in the world would have believed such an obvious lie.
    • from among all possibilities:Where in the world did you find that hat?

20. on top of the world. See top ¹ (def. 25).
21. out of this or the world, exceptional;
    fine:The chef prepared a roast duck that was out of this world.
22. set the world on fire, to achieve great fame and success:He didn’t seem to be the type to set the world on fire.
23. think the world of, to like or admire greatly:His coworkers think the world of him.
24. world without end, for all eternity;
    for always.

• 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See earth. 

world /wɜːld/ n

1. the earth as a planet, esp including its inhabitants
2. mankind; the human race
3. people generally; the public: in the eyes of the world
4. social or public life: to go out into the world
5. the universe or cosmos; everything in existence
6. a complex united whole regarded as resembling the universe
7. any star or planet, esp one that might be inhabited
8. (often capital) a division or section of the earth, its history, or its inhabitants: the Western World, the Ancient World, the Third World
9. an area, sphere, or realm considered as a complete environment: the animal world
10. any field of human activity or way of life or those involved in it: the world of television
11. a period or state of existence: the next world
12. the total circumstances and experience of an individual that make up his life, esp that part of it relating to happiness: you have shattered my world
13. a large amount, number, or distance: worlds apart
14. worldly or secular life, ways, or people
15. bring into the world ⇒ (of a midwife, doctor, etc) to deliver (a baby)
16. to give birth to
17. come into the world ⇒ to be born
18. for all the world ⇒ in every way; exactly
19. give to the world ⇒ to publish
20. in the world ⇒ (usually used with a negative) (intensifier): no-one in the world can change things
21. man of the world, woman of the world ⇒ a man or woman experienced in social or public life
22. not long for this world ⇒ nearing death
23. on top of the world ⇒ informal exultant, elated, or very happy
24. informal wonderful; excellent
25. set the world on fire ⇒ to be exceptionally or sensationally successful
26. the best of both worlds ⇒ the benefits from two different or opposed ways of life, philosophies, etc
27. think the world of ⇒ to be extremely fond of or hold in very high esteem
28. world of one’s own ⇒ a state of mental detachment from other people
29. world without end ⇒ for ever
30. (modifier) of or concerning most or all countries; worldwide: world politics, a world record
31. (in combination) throughout the world: world-famous

Etymology: Old English w(e)orold, from wer man + ald age, life; related to Old Frisian warld, wrald, Old Norse verold, Old High German wealt (German Welt)