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worldmaking

worldmaking noun: the creation of a world, as for example in writing fiction.

Noun

worldmaking (uncountable)

  1. The creation of a world, as for example in writing fiction.

Origin of worldmaking

From world + making.

Questions about worldmaking

What does worldmaking mean?
Worldmaking means the creation of a world, as for example in writing fiction.
What part of speech is worldmaking?
Worldmaking is a noun.

Words near worldmaking in the dictionary

  1. worldly wise
  2. worldly-wise
  3. worldlywise
  4. worldmaker
  5. worldmakers
  6. worldmaking
  7. worldmate
  8. worldmates
  9. worldness
  10. worldproof
  11. worldproofed

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