Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

subterrestrial

Adjective
/ˌsʌb.təˈrɛs.tri.əl/
Definition
Existing, situated, or occurring beneath the surface of the Earth.
Examples
  • The subterrestrial tunnels provided shelter from the storm above.
  • Many subterrestrial organisms are essential for soil health.
  • Archaeologists discovered subterrestrial artifacts during their excavation.
Meaning
Relating to regions below the ground.
Synonyms
  • Underground
  • Subterranean
  • Beneath the surface