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underworld

[ˈʌndərwɜːld]

underworld Definition

  • 1the criminal organizations that exist in society, especially in large cities
  • 2the world of the dead in various religious traditions

Using underworld: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underworld" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police are working hard to dismantle the underworld.

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    He was involved in the underworld for years before he was caught.

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    The movie tells the story of a man who rises to power in the criminal underworld.

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    The underworld is often portrayed in popular culture as a dark and dangerous place.

underworld Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for underworld

Phrases with underworld

  • a person who is prominent or influential in the criminal underworld

    Example

    The police have been trying to catch the notorious underworld figure for years.

  • a deity associated with the world of the dead in various religious traditions

    Example

    Hades is the underworld god in Greek mythology.

  • a journey to the world of the dead in various religious traditions

    Example

    In many mythologies, heroes must undertake an underworld journey to gain knowledge or achieve their goals.

Origins of underworld

from 'under' + 'world', meaning 'the world beneath the surface of the earth'

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Summary: underworld in Brief

The term 'underworld' [ˈʌndərwɜːld] refers to the criminal organizations that exist in society, especially in large cities. It also refers to the world of the dead in various religious traditions. Examples of usage include 'The police are working hard to dismantle the underworld.' and 'The movie tells the story of a man who rises to power in the criminal underworld.' Phrases like 'underworld figure' denote a prominent person in the criminal underworld.

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