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demiworld

noun

ˈde-mē-ˌwərld

Definition of demiworld

as in underworld

a social sphere that exists outside of the mainstream a report on the demiworld of drug addiction

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Meanwhile Eddie’s rise through the criminal underworld is mirrored by his rise through the British establishment, bringing him into the circle of a new oleaginous aristo played by Hugh Bonneville, who is joining the cast.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
Because these operations draw from the criminal underworld, the Iranian regime can deny any involvement.

— Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026

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And into the abyss of checks and balances, entitlement crept in.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
And what is perhaps most frightening, in those despondent moments that inevitably follow the exhilarating rush, is the realization that this enveloping abyss retains the imprint of our actions.

— Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026

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