Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nether-world
noun
/ˈneðər ˈwɜrld/
Definition
A term often used to describe an underworld or the realm of the dead in various mythologies.
Examples
- In ancient cultures, many believed in a nether-world where souls would reside after death.
- The story revolved around a hero’s journey to the nether-world to retrieve a lost soul.
- Artists often depict the nether-world as a dark, mysterious place filled with lost spirits.
Meaning
The nether-world refers to a place that is below the surface of the earth, often associated with the afterlife or spiritual realms.
Synonyms
- Underworld
- Hades
- Afterlife
- Realm of the dead
