labyrinth
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈɫæbɝˌɪnθ// UK //lˈæbəɹˌɪnθ// labyrinth
n. a complicated system of paths or tunnels that is very easy to get lost in. It can also describe a confusing situation with many difficult rules.
n. a complex system of interconnected paths or passages through which it is difficult to find one's way. Often used figuratively to describe intricate or confusing organizational structures.
The old city is a labyrinth of narrow streets.
New employees often find it difficult to navigate the labyrinth of corporate bureaucracy during their first month.
The ancient palace was designed as a literal labyrinth to protect the treasury, featuring dead ends and hidden doors that baffled even the most determined intruders.
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'of' to describe the components of the maze.