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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOtherworld
/ˈʌð.ɚ.wɝːld/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A realm or dimension that is distinct from the physical world, often associated with the afterlife or supernatural experiences.
"In many cultures, the otherworld is believed to be a place where souls reside after death." - 2
A mystical or imaginary place that is often depicted in folklore and fantasy literature.
"The protagonist journeyed to the otherworld, where magical creatures and ancient spirits dwelled."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'ōðer' (other) and 'weoruld' (world, human existence). Historically used in Germanic and Celtic mythologies to describe a realm of supernatural beings and the dead, evolving into a general literary term for any fantastical or parallel dimension.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Otherworld" is said worldwide
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Autre monde
Transliteration: Otre mond
"Dans de nombreuses cultures, l'autre monde est considéré comme un lieu où les âmes résident après la mort."
Jenseits
Transliteration: Yenseits
"Im Jenseits glauben viele Menschen, dass die Seelen nach dem Tod weiterleben."
Altro mondo
Transliteration: Altro mondo
"Nella mitologia, l'altro mondo è spesso descritto come un regno di spiriti."
Otro mundo
Transliteration: Otro mundo
"En muchas leyendas, el otro mundo es un lugar donde las almas encuentran paz."
Outro mundo
Transliteration: Outro mundo
"No folclore, o outro mundo é frequentemente retratado como um lugar mágico."
अन्य संसार
Transliteration: Anya sansar
"कई संस्कृतियों में, अन्य संसार को आत्माओं का निवास स्थान माना जाता है।"
另一个世界
Transliteration: Lìng yīgè shìjiè
"在许多文化中，另一个世界被认为是灵魂的栖息地。"
다른 세계
Transliteration: Dareun segye
"많은 전설에서 다른 세계는 영혼이 평화를 찾는 곳으로 여겨진다."
別の世界
Transliteration: Betsu no sekai
"多くの文化では、別の世界は魂が住む場所と考えられています。"
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