mundane world

collocation in English

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mundane
adjective
uk
/mʌnˈdeɪn/us
/mʌnˈdeɪn/
very ordinary and therefore ...
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world
noun
uk
/wɜːld/us
/wɝːld/
the earth and all the people, places, and things ...
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(Definition ofmundaneandworldfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A ' supermundane reality ' is one that exceeds themundaneworldrevealed by sense perception.
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It is not that the hypothesis could not be defended, but limiting the 'heterosexual' to 'themundaneworldof production and reproduction' constantly undermines the argument.
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The surrounding wall separates the outermundaneworldfrom art, an ideal microcosm in the garden inside offers protection against unwanted visitors, too.
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Some found the transition between themundaneworldof the first scene and the fantasy world of the second act too abrupt.
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They did not mix with the ordinary people of thismundaneworld.
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But "no" subject is fuller of implications than themundaneworld!
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Fewer points would be given for low-power games set in a more realistic,mundaneworld.
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These soldiers are all identical, with hands and heads enchanted to look human, allowing them to more easily pass through themundaneworldwithout suspicion.
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Far from being completely disregarded, the accomplishments of arhats are viewed as impressive, essentially because they have transcended themundaneworld.
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This bridge symbolically represents the link between themundaneworldand the sanctified temple precincts.
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They flee, staying ahead of the invading armies and taking sanctuary in one church after another until they learn of themundaneworld.
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His last battle is a defense of the castle guarding the last portal to themundaneworld.
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Wainscot stories involve hidden parts of the familiar,mundaneworld.
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These rites are meant to create welfare, promoting commitment between the spiritual and themundaneworld.
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In themundaneworld, everyone wears a mask in his life.
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He noted the idea of unchanging world order consisting of the eternal cycles of rebirth, and the deprecation ofmundaneworld.
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It cherishes no attachment to themundaneworld, and it is beyond its nature to do so.
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The right remedy is the understanding (gian) that themundaneworld, its relations and affairs, demanding ones participation and involvement are transient.
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It begins with a short opening period where the practitioner gathers him or herself up, turning inwards, away from themundaneworldand setting an intention for the practice.
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They focus on themundaneworld.
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