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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The condition, realm, or sphere of things below; a lower kingdom or domain; netherregion; the netherworld; Hell. uncountable

   "It is a spectacle that ought to make the imps of netherdom tremble for their laurels — man."

Example

More examples

"It is a spectacle that ought to make the imps of netherdom tremble for their laurels — man."

Etymology

From nether + -dom.

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