underworld

noun/ˈʌndərwɜrld/

Frequency rank: #8,069 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

the world of the dead in mythology; also, the criminal world operating outside the law.

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Example sentence

Many ancient myths describe the underworld as a dark realm where souls go after death.

Synonyms & related words

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