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thought-world

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈθɔːtwəːld/

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noun

Meaning 1

The world as seen in terms of the attitudes, belief systems, assumptions etc. of a given society or people.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From thought + world. Compare German Gedankenwelt.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: begrebsverden — conceptual universe
  • Finnish: ajatusmaailma — conceptual universe
  • German: Gedankenwelt — conceptual universe
  • Swedish: tankevärld — conceptual universe