world-famous
English
editEtymology
editPronunciation
edit- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌwɜːldˈfeɪməs/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌwɝldˈfeɪməs/
- Rhymes: -eɪməs
Adjective
editworld-famous (comparative more world-famous, superlative most world-famous)
- 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[1], 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.
Translations
editrenowned in many parts of the world
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