book world
The world of literature or publishingThe world of literature or publishing.
» What's the most-read book in the world?
Meaning
2 senses(dated, uncommon)The world of literature or publishing.
(dated, uncommon)Life or the world as described in literature; a fictional world.
Examples
11 sentencesWhat's the most-read book in the world?
What's the most read book in the world?
ruКакая самая читаемая книга в мире? — odexed
What is the most read book in the world?
This is probably the most boring book in the world.
ruЭто, вероятно, самая скучная книга в мире. — Selena777
deDas hier ist vermutlich das langweiligste Buch auf der ganzen Welt. — raggione
What happened to the days when books ruled the world?
Origin
From book + world. First use appears c. 1784 in the publications of Alexander Hamilton.From book + world. First use appears c. 1784 in the publications of Alexander Hamilton.
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