Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subterraneous
Adjective
/ˌsʌbtəˈrāniəs/
Definition
Existing or situated underground.
Examples
- The subterraneous tunnels were used by the ancient civilization for transportation.
- Subterraneous rivers can flow underground and provide water to the surface through springs.
- She discovered a subterraneous network of caves during her spelunking adventure.
Meaning
Subterraneous refers to anything that is located below the surface of the earth. It can describe physical places as well as metaphorical concepts.
Synonyms
- Underground
- Subsurface
- Buried
- Beneath
