underworld

noun
UK: /ˈʌndəwɜːld/
US: /ˈʌndərwɜːld/

  1. The criminal part of society.

    1. The police are trying to crack down on the underworld.
    2. He was known to have connections in the criminal underworld for many years.

  2. In myths, the place where people go after they die; hell.

    1. The hero journeys to the underworld to rescue his friend.
    2. Ancient cultures often had complex beliefs about the underworld and the afterlife.

Synonyms

netherworld hell

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "underworld" in English means: The criminal part of society., In myths, the place where people go after they die; hell..

The phonetic transcription of "underworld" is /ˈʌndəwɜːld/ in British English and /ˈʌndərwɜːld/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "underworld": netherworld, hell.

Example usage of "underworld": "The police are trying to crack down on the underworld.". More examples on the page.