Adjective
world-famous (comparative more world-famous, superlative most world-famous)
Renowned universally; known worldwide.
Albert Einstein is a world-famous scientist.
Synonym: world-renowned
world famous
Accommodations and infrastructure There are no world-famous hotel chains in the city. Source: Internet
All Wales' multi-sports agencies and many of the country 's sports governing bodies have their headquarters in Cardiff and the city's many top quality venues have attracted world-famous sports events, sometimes unrelated to Cardiff or to Wales. Source: Internet
Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, DFRE, said, "The Palm Fountain is yet another incredible addition to Dubai's list of world-famous landmarks and is sure to be a big draw among residents and visitors alike." Source: Internet
Allen, Thomas Hunt Morgan, pp 227-234 Morgan's fly-room at Columbia became world-famous, and he found it easy to attract funding and visiting academics. Source: Internet
Alongside the world-famous composers and singers, Polish directors of opera are rated ever more highly. Source: Internet
Among the world-famous artists who lived here during this period were Henrik Ibsen and Knut Hamsun (the latter was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature). Source: Internet