otherworld

English

/ˈʌðɚˌwɝld/

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

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English otherworld compound from English other + English world.

Origin

English

world

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