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outworld

/ˈaʊtˌwɜɹld/

outworld noun: a planet that is remote from the homeworld of a civilization.

Noun

outworld (plural outworlds)

  1. (attributive, often) A planet that is remote from the homeworld of a civilization.
    • Shepard, it's been two years since you had a job. Isn't it time you rectified that?
      Exciting opportunities await Alliance citizens like you on the outworld colonies.2010, BioWare, Mass Effect 2 (Science Fiction), Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →OCLC, archived from the original on 31 Oct 2019, PC, scene: Citadel Zakera Level 27 Advertisement
  2. Any civilization seen as remote from the speaker's perspective.

Forms of outworld

pluraloutworlds

Origin of outworld

From out- + world.

Words formed from outworld

Questions about outworld

What does outworld mean?
Outworld means a planet that is remote from the homeworld of a civilization.
What part of speech is outworld?
Outworld is a noun.
How do you pronounce outworld?
Outworld is pronounced /ˈaʊtˌwɜɹld/ (US).
What is the plural of outworld?
The plural of outworld is outworlds.

Words near outworld in the dictionary

  1. outworker
  2. outworkers
  3. outworking
  4. outworkings
  5. outworks
  6. outworld
  7. outworlder
  8. outworlders
  9. outworlds
  10. outworn
  11. outworth

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