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worldlings

worldlings is the plural of worldling.

Meaning of worldling

Noun

worldling (plural worldlings)

  1. A mundane person, preoccupied with worldly affairs rather than spiritual matters.
    • A foutra for the world and worldlings base!c. 1596–1599 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Second Part of Henry the Fourth, […]. Epilogue.”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […]...

Questions about worldlings

What is worldlings the plural of?
Worldlings is the plural of worldling.

Words near worldlings in the dictionary

  1. worldline
  2. worldlines
  3. worldliness
  4. worldlinesses
  5. worldling
  6. worldlings
  7. worldly
  8. worldly wise
  9. worldly-wise
  10. worldlywise
  11. worldmaker

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