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otherworld

/ˈʌð.ɚˌwɝːld/
oth · er · world
Plural:otherworlds
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Adjective:otherworldly
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• noun

1

A supernatural or spiritual realm existing beyond the physical universe, especially the abode of deities, spirits, or the dead in mythology and folklore.

Example

"In medieval Celtic folklore, heroes occasionally crossed through ancient burial mounds into the mystical otherworld."

2

An imagined, unfamiliar, or dreamlike environment that feels completely separate from ordinary everyday reality.

Example

"Stepping into the bioluminescent cave felt like entering an eerie, silent otherworld untouched by time."

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• Nearby Words

othering
otherness
otherwise
otherworld
otherworldly
oti
otocinclus

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century as a compound of 'other' and 'world', originally popularized by scholars of Celtic mythology to translate the Old Irish concept of a supernatural realm inhabited by deities and spirits.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Otherworld. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/otherworld
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