HyperDic: underworld

English > 2 senses of the word underworld:
NOUNgroupunderworldthe criminal class
cognitionunderworld, Hell, Hades, infernal region, netherworld, Scheol(religion) the world of the dead
underworld > pronunciation
Soundsah'nderwer.ld
Rhymescurled ... world: 5 rhymes with erld...
English > underworld: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningThe criminal class.
Membersorganized crime, gangland, gangdomunderworld organizations
racketeersomeone who commits crimes for profit (especially one who obtains money by fraud / fraud or extortion)
Broaderclass, stratum, social class, socio-economic classPeople having the same social, economic, or educational status
Spanishhampa, inframundo, submundo
English > underworld: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaning(religion) the world of the dead.
SynonymsHell, Hades, infernal region, netherworld, Scheol
Categoryreligion, faith, religious beliefA strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
PartsAcheron, River Acheron(Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which the souls of the dead were carried by Charon
Cocytus, River Cocytus(Greek mythology) a river in Hades that was said to be a tributary of the Acheron
Lethe, River Lethe(Greek mythology) a river in Hades
Styx, River Styx(Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which Charon carried dead souls
Broaderimaginary place, mythical place, fictitious placeA place that exists only in imagination
Spanishabismo, averno, Hades, infierno, inframundo, orco, submundo
Catalanabisme, avern, bàratre, infern, orc, reialme de les tenebres

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