the underworld
noun
1
: the world of crime and criminals
2
: the place where dead people go in Greek myths
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Centered on Zhong Kui, the iconic demon-quelling deity of Chinese folklore, the family-friendly adventure follows a young human girl named Chujiu who accidentally enters the underworld.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
His favorite portrays Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec ruler of the underworld, who is often depicted in skeletal form.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
The zone takes its name from Hades, the Greek god of the underworld.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Like the oceans, the underworld is vast and dark and full of strange creatures.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 June 2026
His favorite portrays Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec ruler of the underworld, who is often depicted in skeletal form.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
The zone takes its name from Hades, the Greek god of the underworld.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Like the oceans, the underworld is vast and dark and full of strange creatures.
—Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the underworld
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“The underworld.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20underworld. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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