worldrenowned

World-renowned is a descriptive term used to denote individuals, institutions, works, or events that have achieved widespread recognition across the world. It conveys not only fame but also a level of prestige acknowledged beyond national borders. The phrase can modify nouns directly, as in “a world-renowned scientist,” “a world-renowned university,” or “a world-renowned festival.”

Hyphenation and form: the conventional form is world-renowned, a hyphenated compound adjective used before a noun. Some texts, branding, or translations may render it as world renowned or, less commonly, as worldrenowned, but the hyphenated version is preferred in standard English style guides. The term is subjective and promotional in tone, so encyclopedic writing typically requires credible, verifiable sources when asserting global prominence.

Usage notes: world-renowned signals international reputation rather than local or regional fame. It is often paired with modifiers such as widely, globally, or internationally to indicate the scope of recognition. Related terms include globally renowned, internationally acclaimed, world-famous, or nationally known, which differ in implied reach. Etymology: derived from world and renown, with renown meaning widespread fame.