Subterranean: meaning, definitions and examples
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subterranean
[ ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən ]
below the surface
Existing, situated, or operating below the surface of the earth. Subterranean spaces can include caves, tunnels, and basements.
Synonyms
below ground, subsurface, underground
Examples of usage
- The subterranean cave was home to a rare species of bats.
- The subway system includes subterranean tunnels for trains to travel through.
underground area
A subterranean area or structure. Subterraneans can refer to underground dwellings, passages, or cities.
Synonyms
below-ground structure, underground area
Examples of usage
- The ancient civilization built their city in the subterranean caves.
- The bunker served as a subterranean shelter during the war.
Translations
Translations of the word "subterranean" in other languages:
🇵🇹 subterrâneo
🇮🇳 भूमिगत
🇩🇪 unterirdisch
🇮🇩 bawah tanah
🇺🇦 підземний
🇵🇱 podziemny
🇯🇵 地下 (ちか)
🇫🇷 souterrain
🇪🇸 subterráneo
🇹🇷 yeraltı
🇰🇷 지하
🇸🇦 تحت الأرض
🇨🇿 podzemní
🇸🇰 podzemný
🇨🇳 地下
🇸🇮 podzemni
🇮🇸 neðanjarðar
🇰🇿 жерасты
🇬🇪 ქვესკნელი
🇦🇿 yeraltı
🇲🇽 subterráneo
Word origin
The word 'subterranean' originates from the Latin word 'subterraneus', which means 'underground'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe things situated or operating below the surface of the earth.