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Definition of virtual world noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

virtual world

noun

/ˌvɜːtʃuəl ˈwɜːld/

/ˌvɜːrtʃuəl ˈwɜːrld/

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images, sounds and text used by a computer to create a world where people can communicate with each other, play games and pretend to live another life
- Players create their character and live a second life in a virtual world.
- language tuition using virtual worlds
- a virtual world chat room
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