What is another word for half-world?
Pronunciation: [hˈɑːfwˈɜːld] (IPA) 
The term "half-world" may refer to the realm of society that is considered to be on the fringes or outside of conventional norms. It can also be used to depict the part of the globe that is not visible or known. Some synonyms for "half-world" include the underbelly of society, the demimonde, the shady world, the netherworld, the underworld, the underworld of society, and the black market. All these words connote a sense of illegality or deviance, indicating that activities within this realm take place outside the established boundaries of society. These synonyms are useful in providing alternative descriptive terms for situations where the notion of "half-world" is implied.
