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demiworld

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈdɛmɪˌwɜrld/

KK: /ˈdɛmɪˌwɜrld/

noun
Definition

A term that refers to a world or realm that exists alongside or within the main world, often associated with a specific subculture or lifestyle.


Example

In the story, the protagonist discovers a demiworld filled with magical creatures and hidden secrets.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of the term demiworld?
Sloth B
Yeah, isn't it related to the demimonde?
Sloth A
Exactly! It refers to a world that exists between two extremes.
Sloth B
That sounds fascinating; I’d love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
subculture
undercurrent
periphery
Antonyms
mainstream
society
norm
Root Explanation

**Demiworld** → It is formed from "demi-" (from French, meaning half or partial) and "world" (from Old English *weorold*, meaning the earthly realm or human existence). The word "demiworld" refers to a partial or lesser world, often used in fantasy contexts to describe a realm that is not fully developed or is a subset of a larger universe.

Memory Tip

Think of 'demi-' meaning 'half' and 'world' referring to the earthly realm. This helps you remember that a 'demiworld' is a partial or lesser version of a world.

Visually Confused Words
dreamworld
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