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noun

der Weltzweck, -e

purpose of the world

Definition & meaning

Weltzweck means “purpose of the world”: an ultimate aim or reason for the world’s existence. It is mainly used in philosophical or religious contexts, often when discussing whether the world has an overarching purpose.

Grammar & word origin

Weltzweck is a masculine noun: der Weltzweck. Its plural is die Weltzwecke.

It is a compound of Welt (“world”) and Zweck (“purpose” or “aim”). The compound’s meaning is therefore the purpose or aim attributed to the world as a whole.

Synonyms & antonyms

  • Weltensinn — “meaning of the world”; emphasizes significance or meaning more than a specific aim.
  • Sinn des Daseins — “meaning of existence”; broader and more personal or existential.
  • Zwecklosigkeit — “purposelessness”; an opposing idea, though not necessarily a direct antonym in every context.
  • Sinnlosigkeit — “meaninglessness”; denies meaning rather than specifically denying an intended purpose.

Common phrases & collocations

  • die Frage nach dem Weltzweck — “the question of the world’s purpose”
  • ein übergeordneter Weltzweck — “an overarching purpose of the world”

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Examples

Was ist der Weltzweck?noun

What is the purpose of the world?

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