noun
- a world believed to exist after death; the afterlife
Usage: often used in religious or mythological contexts
Examples
- Many ancient cultures had detailed beliefs about the afterworld.
- The pharaohs prepared extensively for their journey to the afterworld.
- She wondered what the afterworld might be like.
- Different religions describe the afterworld in various ways.
- The hero’s quest led him through the gates of the afterworld.
- Myths often tell of communication between our world and the afterworld.