world-famous

adjectiveattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˌwɜːldˈfeɪməs//
United States//ˌwɝldˈfeɪməs//

Renowned universally; known worldwide.

adjective

1
Renowned universally; known worldwide.
Albert Einstein is a world-famous scientist.
Mr. Peng said that the world-famous scientist, Sven Hedin, was kidnapped by troops under General Ma in south Sinkiang, but was released later, and is believed to be safe and well at Akosu.
So what is it that makes SBB (Swiss national railways) tick? In my humble opinion, two things. Firstly, a comprehensive and set-in-stone integrated timetable (incorporating trains, ferries, cable cars and buses, including the world-famous yellow 'post-autos'), compiled four years in advance and which gets tested twice before it becomes operational.

Etymology

Compound of world + famous.

Forms

comparative: more world-famous
superlative: most world-famous

world · The subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human…World · The specific world, or any of several specific constituent…world-class · Of a standard that ranks among the best in the world.

world-famous · Renowned universally; known worldwide.

worldly · Concerned with human or earthly matters, physical as opposed…worlds · To a great extent; much; far.Worlds · A surname.

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