"worldwise" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more worldwise [comparative], most worldwise [superlative]
Etymology: From Middle English worldwis, from Old English woruldwīs (“worldwise, worldly-wise, learned”), equivalent to world + wise. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|worldwis}} Middle English worldwis, {{inh|en|ang|woruldwīs|t=worldwise, worldly-wise, learned}} Old English woruldwīs (“worldwise, worldly-wise, learned”), {{af|en|world|wise}} world + wise Head templates: {{en-adj}} worldwise (comparative more worldwise, superlative most worldwise)
  1. Knowledgeable about the world; worldly-wise; sophisticated; experienced. Synonyms: world-wise Derived forms: worldwisdom
    Sense id: en-worldwise-en-adj-5iPdMb~0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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