worldward

1 of 2

adverb

world·​ward

ˈwər(ə)ldwərd

: in the direction of or toward the world

went worldward from the island

—Bayard Taylor

worldward

2 of 2

adjective

"

: directed toward or facing the world

worldward conduct

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

world entry 1 + -ward

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