Definition

The earth and all the people, places, and things on it; often used to refer to the human experience or society.

Example

She traveled around the monde to learn about different cultures.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how big the monde really is?

Yeah, it's amazing to think about all the different cultures out there.

Exactly! Sometimes I wish I could travel the whole monde.

That would be incredible! There’s so much to explore.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'monde' comes from Old French 'monde' (meaning world or universe), which is derived from Latin 'mundus' (meaning world or clean). The term refers to the world or the universe as a whole.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word 'monde' meaning world, which helps you remember that 'monde' refers to the world or universe.

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