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Examples of man of the world in a Sentence
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As written by Cain, Mark Ulrich's Shakespeare is a well-off man of the world in a hurry.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of man of the world was
in the 15th century
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“Man of the world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/man%20of%20the%20world. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.
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man of the world
: a practical or worldly man of much experience
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