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- DictionaryNew World/ˈno͞o ˈwər(ə)ld/
- 1. North and South America regarded collectively in relation to Europe, especially after the early voyages of European explorers.
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The term "New World" is used to describe the majority of lands of Earth's Western Hemisphere, particularly the Americas. The term gained prominence in the early 16th century during Europe's Age of Discovery, after Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci published the Latin-language pamphlet Mundus Novus, presenting his conclusion that these lands, soon called America based on Amerigo's name, constitute ... Wikipedia