From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishthe Michael Jacksons/Mother Teresas/Microsofts etc of this worldthe Michael Jacksons/Mother Teresas/Microsofts etc of this worldspokenTYPE used to talk about a particular kind of person or group, by using one person or group as an example The US team is new to the soccer scene, and can’t expect to beat the Brazils of this world. → world
