Underworld
Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/
Underworld (noun)
- A mythical place where the dead go, often ruled by a god or goddess.
- The part of society involved in illegal activities, like crime and gangs.
Examples
- Many stories describe the underworld as a place of the dead.
- The police are trying to infiltrate the underworld to reduce crime.
Common collocations: mythical underworld, journey to the underworld, criminal underworld, underworld activities