SUBTERRANEAN


Meaning of SUBTERRANEAN in English

[ ˌsʌbtə'reɪnɪən ]

■ adjective

1》 existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.

2》 secret.

Derivatives

subterraneous adjective

subterraneously adverb

Origin

C17: from L. subterraneus (from sub- 'below' + terra 'earth') + -an .

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