netherworld

• Существительное, обозначающее мир мёртвых, часто связанное с религиозными или мифологическими представлениями о загробной жизни или подземном мире.

A noun referring to the world of the dead, often associated with religious or mythological concepts of an afterlife or underworld.

uncountable

1. The UnderworldC1formal

   The realm of the dead, often depicted in mythology and religion as a place beneath the earth.

   Подземный мир

   • In ancient Greek mythology, heroes descended into the netherworld to speak with the dead.
   • The shaman claimed to have journeyed to the netherworld to retrieve a lost soul.
   • Many cultures have stories about a netherworld where spirits reside after death.

   Synonymsabysshadeshellotherworldpittartarusunderworld

2. A Hidden or Dark RealmC1formal

   A metaphorical place of darkness, evil, or hidden activities.

   Тёмный мир

   • The detective ventured into the criminal netherworld of the city.
   • The novel explores the netherworld of political corruption.
   • He felt trapped in a netherworld of despair and confusion.

   Synonymsabysspitunderworld