Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
four-corners-of-the-world
phrase
fɔr ˈkɔrnərz əv ðə wɜrld
Definition
A phrase used to refer to the entirety of the earth or to all parts of the world.
Examples
- The four corners of the world have seen many different cultures and traditions.
- People from the four corners of the world gathered to celebrate the festival.
- His influence reached the four corners of the world through his writings.
Meaning
The term reflects the idea of comprehensiveness, suggesting that something is universally acknowledged or essential across different cultures and regions.
Synonyms
- All over the world
- In every corner of the globe
- Across the globe
