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outworld

outworld

1 9.9
A world you do not know, seen in fantasy or science fiction
  • noun
  • Literature
translation icon : mundo alternativo
  • Outworld... woman.

Examples

  • Outworld is dark arid wasteland.

    FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)

  • In the fantasy novel, the heroes traveled to an outworld filled with strange creatures and magic.

  • The film transported the audience to a vibrant outworld where anything was possible.

  • Many gamers enjoy exploring outworlds that feature unique landscapes and adventures.

Synonyms

the outside world
vsoutworld
42 3.2

People, news, and events beyond your home or local area

is a separate external place that exists beyond the main familiar area
fantasy world
vsoutworld
21 4.4

An imagined place in your mind with magic and strange creatures

is an external place beyond the familiar often used in fiction
fantasyland
vsoutworld
3 6.1

An imaginary place where everything is perfect and magical

is an external place beyond the familiar but not necessarily perfect
otherworld
vsoutworld
  • Literature
2 9.9

A place beyond the living world where spirits live

is an external place used in fiction rather than as a spiritual belief
fantasy realm
vsoutworld
1 5.8

A made-up world with magic and creatures like dragons and wizards

is an external place beyond the familiar and not limited to magical settings

How Different

otherworld
  • Literature
2 9.9
outworld
  • Literature
1 9.9
realm
222 5.1

Surface Forms

outworld singular
outworlds plural

Morphology

outworld = world (transparent) = out + world

The noun clearly refers to a world outside the familiar one, which is a straightforward combination of 'out-' and 'world'.

Etymology

Outworld comes from out 'outside' and world 'a place or world'. As a noun, an outworld is a world that exists outside the main world, like a hidden land or another planet you can travel to.