seven wonders of the world

• Termo coletivo que designa uma lista de sete construções notáveis da Antiguidade, como a Grande Pirâmide de Gizé e os Jardins Suspensos da Babilônia, famosas por seu tamanho, beleza ou engenhosidade. A expressão também é usada em sentido amplo para qualquer conjunto de atrações ou realizações excepcionais.

A collective term referring to a list of seven remarkable ancient structures, such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and others, known for their extraordinary size, beauty, or engineering. The phrase is also used more broadly to describe any set of extraordinary landmarks or achievements.

1. Ancient list of remarkable constructionsB2formal

   A famous list of seven extraordinary man-made structures from classical antiquity, known for their grandeur and architectural achievement.

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   • The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the World still standing.
   • Students learned about the Hanging Gardens of Babylon as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
   • The Colossus of Rhodes was a massive statue that was part of the original Seven Wonders of the World.

2. Modern list of global landmarksB2formal

   A contemporary list of seven impressive natural or man-made sites, chosen by popular vote or by a foundation, to represent global heritage.

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   • The Great Wall of China was voted as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
   • Machu Picchu in Peru is considered a modern wonder of the world.
   • The Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro is a famous wonder of the world.