hades

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
  2. noun (religion) the world of the dead; -Theognis

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Synonyms

Pluto, Aides, Aidoneus

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