lost world
The term "lost world" originates from late-Victorian adventure romance literature, popularized by authors like H. Rider Haggard and Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Definition
B2Literature
(genre, fiction)A fictional place that remains undiscovered or unexplored, often inhabited by ancient or prehistoric beings.
Example
- In Arthur Conan Doyle's novel, the explorers stumble upon a lost world filled with dinosaurs.
B2Literature
(genre, fiction)A setting representing a forgotten or isolated civilization, usually untouched by modern society.
Example
- The hidden kingdom in the novel was a classic example of a lost world, untouched by the passage of time.
B2General
(metaphorical)A past era or culture that has disappeared or been forgotten over time.
Example
- The ancient city, now in ruins, is often referred to as a lost world.
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