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Definition of "the ways of the world" []

  • The manner in which people typically behave or things typically happen (noun)

WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.

Use "the ways of the world" in a sentence
  • "Some have maintained that we should conform to the ways of the world somewhat — at least, enough to show that we can enjoy the world and religion too; and that we make religion appear repulsive to unconverted souls by turning our backs upon what they call their innocent amusements."
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