CultureJuly 17, 2026

labyrinth

/ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

Definition

A complex, irregular network of interconnected passages or alleys that can be difficult to navigate.

Etymology

Originating from the Greek 'labyrinths', it refers to the complex structure built for King Minos of Crete to contain the Minotaur. In modern English, the term has evolved to describe any maze-like arrangement of paths or ideas.

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