underworld
The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.
Example
“In Hindu scriptures, the four-eyed dogs Śārvara and Śyāma guard the underworld's entrance.”
Other meanings
That part of society that is engaged in crime or vice, and particularly those involved in organized crime.
“A disproportionate amount of local politicians have connections to the underworld.”
The portion of a game that is set below ground.
Related words
- underworldling
- underworldly
Example sentences
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “underworld” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.