"The New World" is a term commonly used to refer to the Americas, specifically the regions that were colonized by European explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries. However, there are several alternative synonyms for this phrase. One of the most popular is "the Western Hemisphere," which differentiates the Americas from the Eastern Hemisphere that includes Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Another synonym is "the Americas" or "the American continent," which encompasses North America, Central America, and South America. Some people also use the term "the New World Order" to describe the modern geopolitical landscape that emerged after the end of the Cold War.