subtertian

/sʌbˌtɛrˈniːən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or found in the region beneath the earth’s surface

“The subterranean tunnels beneath the city were discovered during the excavation.”

2. noun

the region beneath the earth’s surface

“The subterranean ecosystem is a vast, unexplored environment.”

Synonyms

  • subterraneous
  • underground

Antonyms

  • above-ground
  • surface