"parallel world" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: parallel worlds [plural]
Etymology: From parallel + world. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|parallel|world}} parallel + world Head templates: {{en-noun}} parallel world (plural parallel worlds)
  1. (science fiction, sciences) A reality or world that exists simultaneously with ours, but independent of it. Categories (topical): Science fiction, Sciences Synonyms: parallel universe
    Sense id: en-parallel_world-en-noun-2FZydIS1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction, sciences

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