Subterranean room: meaning, definitions and examples
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subterranean room
[ ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən ˈruːm ]
underground space
A subterranean room is a room that is located beneath the surface of the ground, usually in a building or structure. These rooms are often used for storage, shelter, or secret purposes.
Synonyms
basement, cellar, underground room
Examples of usage
- The ancient tomb had a hidden subterranean room where treasures were kept.
- The bunker had a subterranean room that could withstand attacks.
Translations
Translations of the word "subterranean room" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sala subterrânea
🇮🇳 भूमिगत कक्ष
🇩🇪 unterirdischer Raum
🇮🇩 ruang bawah tanah
🇺🇦 підземна кімната
🇵🇱 pokój podziemny
🇯🇵 地下室
🇫🇷 salle souterraine
🇪🇸 habitación subterránea
🇹🇷 yeraltı odası
🇰🇷 지하실
🇸🇦 غرفة تحت الأرضية
🇨🇿 podzemní místnost
🇸🇰 podzemná miestnosť
🇨🇳 地下室
🇸🇮 podzemna soba
🇮🇸 neðanjarðarherbergi
🇰🇿 жерасты бөлме
🇬🇪 მიწისქვეშა ოთახი
🇦🇿 yeraltı otağı
🇲🇽 habitación subterránea
Word origin
The term 'subterranean room' originates from the Latin words 'sub' meaning 'under' and 'terra' meaning 'earth'. Throughout history, subterranean rooms have been used for various purposes, such as storage, shelter, and even as secret passages or hideouts.