"From around the world" vs "Around the world" [closed]

grammar

What is the difference between "from around" and just "around" in the following context or in general?

I participated in an event where I met some people from around the world.

I participated in an event where I met some people around the world.


Solution 1:

I participated in an event where I met some people from around the world.

This means that those people were from around the world; the event itself happened in 1 place (maybe in your home town), and all those people from all around the world came there and met you.

I participated in an event where I met some people around the world.

This means that during the event you traveled around the world and met some people.

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