otherworld

See also: Otherworld

English

Etymology

From Middle English otherworld, equivalent to other + world.

Pronunciation

  • (US) enPR: ŭthʹər-wûrld', IPA(key): /ˈʌðɚˌwɝld/

Noun

otherworld (plural otherworlds)

  1. A world beyond death; an afterlife.
  2. A world other than the everyday world.
  3. Mythical abode of otherworldy beings.

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