the way of the world

Other forms: the ways of the world

Definitions of the way of the world
  1. noun
    the manner in which people typically behave or things typically happen
    “the ordinary reader is endowed with considerable wisdom and knowledge of the way of the world”
    synonyms: the ways of the world
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    type of:
    behavior, behaviour, conduct, doings
    manner of acting or controlling yourself
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