world-famous

adjective

: famous throughout the world
a world-famous scientist

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“World-famous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world-famous. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

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