diff --git a/bitbake/lib/bb/cooker.py b/bitbake/lib/bb/cooker.py
index 1b31cea880..aceb084b75 100644
--- a/bitbake/lib/bb/cooker.py
+++ b/bitbake/lib/bb/cooker.py
@@ -594,9 +594,9 @@ class BBCooker:
         Generate a dependency tree of buildable targets
         Generate an event with the result
         """
-        # if the caller hasn't specified a pkgs list default to world
+        # if the caller hasn't specified a pkgs list default to universe
         if not len(pkgs):
-            pkgs = ['world']
+            pkgs = ['universe']
         # if inherited_class passed ensure all recipes which inherit the
         # specified class are included in pkgs
         if klass: