Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subterranean
Adjective
/ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/
Definition
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth’s surface.
Examples
- The subterranean tunnels were hidden from view.
- Many subterranean rivers flow beneath the surface of the land.
- The archaeologists discovered subterranean chambers filled with artifacts.
Meaning
Subterranean refers to anything that is located or happening below the ground.
Synonyms
- Underground
- Subsurface
- Buried
- Hidden
