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Abaddon |
in the Old Testament, a place of destruction; abode of the wicked dead; hell. [1/2 definitions] |
dwelling |
a shelter used for long-term residence; abode; house. |
fairyland |
the imaginary abode of fairies, or a real place of great beauty and charm. |
habitation |
a dwelling place; residence; abode. [1/2 definitions] |
heaven |
(often cap.) in some religions, the abode of God, where the souls of the good and faithful will dwell after death. [2/4 definitions] |
hell |
the supposed abode of evil spirits. [1/6 definitions] |
Sheol |
according to the Old Testament, a place deep within the earth that is the abode of the dead. |
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