What did the colinists mean by new world?

The term "New World" referred to the Americas, which were seen as a new and largely unexplored continent by European colonists during the Age of Exploration in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. It represented a land of opportunity, resources, and potential for wealth, contrasting sharply with the established civilizations of Europe. The New World was associated with the promise of expansion, adventure, and the chance to reshape social and economic structures, often at the expense of Indigenous populations.