underworld
US /ˈʌn.dɚ.wɝːld/
UK /ˈʌn.dɚ.wɝːld/
1.
dunia bawah, alam baka
the mythical abode of the dead, imagined as being under the earth's surface
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In ancient Greek mythology, Hades ruled the underworld.
Dalam mitologi Yunani kuno, Hades menguasai dunia bawah.
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Orpheus ventured into the underworld to rescue Eurydice.
Orpheus memberanikan diri ke dunia bawah untuk menyelamatkan Eurydice.
2.
dunia kriminal, mafia, kejahatan terorganisir
the criminal element of society
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The police are trying to crack down on the city's underworld activities.
Polisi berusaha menindak aktivitas dunia kriminal kota.
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He was deeply involved with the criminal underworld.
Dia sangat terlibat dengan dunia kriminal.