World poetry is a concept encompassing the diverse global traditions and contemporary international production of poetry, emphasizing cross-cultural dialogue and the multiplicity of poetic practices worldwide. This term resists Western-centric or monolingual definitions of poetry, instead recognizing the rich variety of forms, traditions, and approaches found across cultures and languages. World poetry includes ancient traditions and contemporary innovations, oral and written forms, and works in countless languages. The concept emphasizes poetry as a universal human practice that takes culturally specific forms, and in contemporary contexts reflects increasing awareness of global interconnection and the value of diverse poetic voices.

world poetry|Poetry that encompasses traditions across the globe, often including translations and cross-cultural influences.