Phrase guide

hub world

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An area in a video game from which most or all of the game's levels are accessed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: video-games

Examples

  • Peach's Castle in Super Mario 64 is an early example of a hub world.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A planet which serves as a hub.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

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History

Etymology

From hub, meaning the central point or are of an activity, region, or network.