Underworld
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʌndəˌwɜːld/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Underworld is a noun meaning (religion or mythology) The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.
Meaning
(religion or mythology) The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.
More Meanings
- That part of society that is engaged in crime or vice, and particularly those involved in organized crime.
- (video games) The portion of a game that is set below ground.
Example Sentences
A disproportionate amount of local politicians have connections to the underworld.
In Hindu scriptures, the four-eyed dogs Śārvara and Śyāma guard the underworld's entrance.
In the underworld theme, low notes create a darker feeling that matches the cave setting. This song also creates a sense of continuity across early Mario games, since it's a remix of SMB1's original underworld theme.
Word Forms
- underworlds
Synonyms for underworld
Depending on context, synonyms include netherworld, Hades, hell.
Antonyms for underworld
Common opposites include overworld.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include netherworld, hell, hades, afterlife, environment, mafia.
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