underworlds

Noun

underworld (plural underworlds)

1. The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.
   • In Hindu scriptures, the four-eyed dogs Śārvara and Śyāma guard the underworld's entrance.

   Synonyms:

   netherworld, Hades, hell

2. That part of society that is engaged in crime or vice, and particularly those involved in organized crime.
   • A disproportionate amount of local politicians have connections to the underworld.
3. The portion of a game that is set below ground.
   • In the underworld theme, low notes create a darker feeling that matches the cave setting. This song also creates a sense of continuity across early Mario games, since it's a remix of SMB1's original underworld theme.2016, Alyse Knorr, Super Mario Bros. 3: Boss Fight Books #13

   Antonyms:

   overworld