plural labyrinths
1
: a place that has many confusing paths or passages : maze
an immense underground labyrinth
a complex labyrinth of tunnels and chambers
2
: something that is extremely complicated or difficult to understand
The cockpit was a labyrinth of instruments and controls.
a labyrinth of social customs and rules
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“Labyrinth.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/labyrinth. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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