world-building
nounUK /ˈwɜːldˌbɪl.dɪŋ/
US /ˈwɝːldˌbɪl.dɪŋ/
World-building is when someone makes up a whole pretend world with its own places, people, and rules.
The author spent months on world-building before writing the first chapter of her fantasy novel.
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2. The detailed background of a fictional setting, including its history, geography, and culture.
Fans praised the game's world-building, from its ancient ruins to its invented languages.
3. The process of constructing an immersive environment in games, films, or role-playing.
Good world-building makes players feel like the kingdom really exists.
4. In psychology, the way a person builds their own view of reality through beliefs and experiences.
Her world-building was shaped by a childhood spent moving between countries.