World-famous

/ˌwɜːldˈfeɪməs/ · adjective

Meaning

Renowned universally; known worldwide..

Example Sentences

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.

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• more world-famous
• most world-famous

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