Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

netherworld

noun

/ˈnɛðərwɜrld/

Definition

A realm of existence that is often associated with the underworld, typically referring to a place where souls go after death or a state of dark or unknown existence.

Examples

The film’s plot revolves around characters navigating the netherworld, seeking redemption.
In various mythologies, the netherworld is inhabited by spirits and creatures that symbolize death.
Literature often depicts the netherworld as a haunting and shadowy place filled with lost souls.

Meaning

The term ‘netherworld’ is commonly used to denote an ambiguous space that lies beneath the surface of the known world, often linked to afterlife concepts or places of darkness.