the outside world

Meaning

Society and life beyond one's immediate, isolated, or private environment.

Examples

• The prisoners had no contact with the outside world for several years.
• She felt like a stranger when she finally stepped back into the outside world after her long illness.

Pronunciation: ðə ˈaʊtˌsaɪd wɜːrld

Synonyms of the outside world

Words with a similar meaning to the outside world:

• society
• the public
• civilization
• the mainstream