Monde Meaning
/mˈɑnd/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA ball-like object, located near the top of a crown, symbolizing the globe.
Sentence Examples
The monde of high fashion was exclusive.
The artist's work was featured in Monde magazine.
She was famous in the high-class beau monde of Paris.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The pop star's concert tour was famous across the entire ____ and beyond.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The local elite gathered at the grand charity gala, forming a very elegant beau ____ of city high society and wealthy philanthropists.
Word Origin & History
From French monde. Doublet of mondo.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Jesus Christ is represented as a lad about twelve years old, in a tunic and robe of brocade, with a full, fair wig, a gold crown much larger than the head, and a monde in his hand."
— 1754, Alexander Drummond, Travels through different cities of Germany, Italy, Greece and several parts of Asia as far as the banks of the Euphrates:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The pop star's concert tour was famous across the entire ____ and beyond.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The local elite gathered at the grand charity gala, forming a very elegant beau ____ of city high society and wealthy philanthropists.