"way of the world" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: ways of the world [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|ways of the world}} way of the world (plural ways of the world)
  1. (sometimes pluralized, almost always preceded by the) The manner, often unavoidable or displeasing, in which events usually unfold or in which people usually behave. Related terms: way of all flesh Translations (Translations): maailman tapa (Finnish), kolej rzeczy [masculine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-way_of_the_world-en-noun-zvkKHyP1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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