world-famous
Adjective
Meaning
world-famous (comparative more world-famous, superlative most world-famous)
Renowned universally; known worldwide.
Albert Einstein is a world-famous scientist.
Synonym: world-renowned
Alternative names
world famous
Synonyms
Examples
Accommodations and infrastructure There are no world-famous hotel chains in the city.
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.
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."
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.
Alongside the world-famous composers and singers, Polish directors of opera are rated ever more highly.
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).