adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Renowned universally; known worldwide.

   "Albert Einstein is a world-famous scientist."

Synonyms

All synonyms

world-renowned

Example

More examples

"McDonald's is world-famous for its hamburgers."

Etymology

Compound of world + famous.

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