Meaning of the word otherworld in English

What does otherworld mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

otherworld

US /ˈʌð.ərˌwɜːrld/
UK /ˈʌð.əˌwɜːld/

Noun

a world or realm other than the one in which we live, especially one associated with the supernatural or the dead

Example:
Ancient myths often speak of heroes journeying to the otherworld.
The shaman claimed to communicate with spirits from the otherworld.