Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-outside-world

Phrase
/ði ˈaʊtsaɪd wɜrld/
Definition
The term ‘the outside world’ refers to all that exists beyond a particular person’s immediate environment or sphere of influence.
Examples
  • The outside world can be unpredictable and exciting.
  • After years of isolation, she longed to explore the outside world.
  • Venturing into the outside world can broaden your horizons.
Meaning
It encompasses everything that is not contained within one’s immediate surroundings, often implying experiences, events, or realities beyond the known or familiar.
Synonyms
  • External environment
  • Broader world
  • Wider society