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)

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

Synonyms

(life after death): hereafter, other side

Translations

Translations

Galician: alén m
German: Anderswelt f, Anderwelt f, Andere Welt f, Anderes Land n

Russian: потусторонний мир (ru) (potustoronnij mir)

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