world-famous

English

Etymology

Compound of world + famous.

Pronunciation

Adjective

world-famous (comparative more world-famous, superlative most world-famous)

  1. Renowned universally; known worldwide.
    Synonym: world-renowned
    Albert Einstein is a world-famous scientist.
    • 1934 July 14, “Sinkiang Chief Predicts Early Suppression of Rebels”, in The China Weekly Review, volume 69, number 7, →OCLC, page 257:
      Mr. Peng said that the world-famous scientist, Sven Hedin, was kidnapped by troops under General Ma in south Sinkiang, but was released later, and is believed to be safe and well at Akosu.

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