world-shaking

/ˌwʌrld ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/
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Definitions of world-shaking
  1. adjective
    extremely important, significant, or impactful
    “the contest was no world-shaking affair”
    synonyms: earthshaking, world-shattering
    important, significant
    important in effect or meaning
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