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subterranean

/sʌbˈtɛrəniən/ adjective · British & US

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What does subterranean mean?

adjective

Extending or situated under the earth's surface; underground.

Example

"The subterranean tunnels were hidden from view."

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Etymologically related

terra terrestrial terrestrial subterrestrial

Synonyms for subterranean

underground subsurface buried hidden underground subterranean

Antonyms of subterranean

aboveground surface open

Rhymes with subterranean

terranean terranean terranean terranean