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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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Words that share this root

terra terrestrial terrestrial subterrestrial

What's another word for subterranean?

underground subsurface buried hidden underground subterranean

What's the opposite of subterranean?

aboveground surface open

Rhymes with subterranean

terranean terranean terranean terranean