netherworld
Netherworld (noun) means the afterlife or underworld, especially imagined as a place of punishment. Example: “The myth describes a hero's journey into the netherworld to rescue a lost soul.”
How to use netherworld
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a mythical underworld/afterlife, or a hidden criminal underground in modern usage.
Word forms
netherworlds plural
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Etymology
From nether ("lower, beneath") + world.
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What does “netherworld” mean?
The word “netherworld” means the afterlife or underworld, especially imagined as a place of punishment. In plain terms, either a mythical underworld/afterlife, or a hidden criminal underground in modern usage.
How do you use “netherworld” in a sentence?
Here is “netherworld” used in a sentence: “The myth describes a hero's journey into the netherworld to rescue a lost soul.”
What is another word for “netherworld”?
Words with a similar meaning to “netherworld” include Hades, hell, nether region and underworld.
What part of speech is “netherworld”?
“Netherworld” is a noun.
How many meanings does “netherworld” have?
“Netherworld” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the afterlife or underworld, especially imagined as a place of punishment.