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
