/seuhb merrjd"/ , adj.
1. under the surface of water or any other enveloping medium; inundated.
2. hidden, covered, or unknown: There are many submerged facts which could have a bearing on the case.
3. poverty-stricken; destitute; impoverished: a program to aid the submerged socioeconomic groups.
[ 1790-1800; SUBMERGE + -ED 2 ]