1. A vague, mysterious, or uncertain area or state
   "The negotiations entered a shadowland of conflicting interests and hidden agendas"
    
2. A place or realm associated with death, the afterlife, or the supernatural in mythology or literature
   "In mythology, heroes often venture into the shadowland to rescue lost souls"
    
3. An area of partial darkness or deep shade
   "The forest's shadowland, created by dense foliage, was both eerie and beautiful"
    
4. (photography, film) the area of an image that falls between highlights and deep shadows
   "The cinematographer skilfully used the shadowland to enhance the film's noir atmosphere"

Derived forms: shadowlands

Encyclopedia: Shadowland