the outside world

: a place or region beyond an enclosure or boundary: such as

: the world beyond the confines of an institution (such as a prison)

: the world beyond the territory or state of Alaska

: of, relating to, or being on or toward the outer side or surface

: of, relating to, or being on or toward the outer side of a curve or turn

: of, relating to, or being on or near the outside

: on or to the outside

: outdoors

used as a function word to indicate movement to or position on the outer side of

: beyond the limits of

: except

: the earthly state of human existence

: life after death

: the earth with its inhabitants and all things upon it

: of or relating to the world

: extending or found throughout the world : worldwide

: involving or applying to part of or the whole world