book world

noun — 2 senses

book world

noun

Etymology From book + world. First use appears c. 1784 in the publications of Alexander Hamilton.

1

Dated, Uncommon The world of literature or publishing.

2

Dated, Uncommon Life or the world as described in literature; a fictional world.

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