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chthonian

/ˈθoʊ.ni.ən/

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adjective

/ˈθoʊ.ni.ən/C2formal
  • ruОтносящийся к подземному миру или царству мёртвых; связанный с недрами земли.

Relating to the underworld or the realm of the dead; of or pertaining to the earth's interior.

  1. Dwelling beneath the earthC2formal

    Relating to or inhabiting the underworld or the interior of the earth.

    ruПодземный

    • The chthonian deities were worshipped in ancient rituals.
    • Mythology often describes chthonian beings that dwell in caves.
    • The chthonian realm was believed to be a place of darkness.

    Synonymschthonicinfernalnethersubterraneanundergroundunderworld

    Antonymscelestialolympian