Phrase guide

wonder of the world

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A structure or natural feature considered to be one of the greatest of its kind; especially as part of a collection of related entities, usually having seven members.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: stupor mundi, world wonder

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: wereldwonder — something remarkable in the world
  • German: Weltwunder — something remarkable in the world
  • Hungarian: világcsoda — something remarkable in the world
  • Latvian: pasaules brīnums — something remarkable in the world
  • Polish: cud świata — something remarkable in the world
  • Portuguese: maravilha do mundo — something remarkable in the world
  • Tagalog: kababalaghan ng daigdig — something remarkable in the world