nether region
The term "nether region" can refer to different lower areas, from mythical underworlds to parts of the human body.
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Definition
C1Mythology
(literary, archaic)A realm beneath the surface of the earth, often depicted as the abode of the dead or evil spirits.
Example
- In many myths, the nether region is a place where souls go after death.
- The hero ventured into the nether region to rescue the lost souls.
C1Geography
(technical)An underground or enclosed area that is often dark and inhospitable.
Example
- The miners worked deep in the nether regions of the earth.
- Explorers discovered strange creatures living in the nether regions of the cave.
B2Anatomy
(euphemistic, informal, humorous)The lower parts of the human body, including the groin and buttocks.
Example
- He made a joke about protecting his nether regions during the game.
- She felt a sharp pain in her nether regions after the fall.