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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024sub•ter•ra•ne•an /ˌsʌbtəˈreɪniən/USA pronunciation adj. Also, sub•ter•ra•ne•ous /ˌsʌbtəˈreɪniəs/USA pronunciation - existing, located, or operating below the earth's surface;
underground:a subterranean silver mine. - existing or operating out of sight or secretly:subterranean resistance fighters.
See -terr-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sub•ter•ra•ne•an (sub′tə rā′nē ən),USA pronunciation adj. Also, sub′ter•ra′ne•ous. - existing, situated, or operating below the surface of the earth;
underground. - existing or operating out of sight or secretly;
hidden or secret.
n. - a person or thing that is subterranean.
- a subterrane.
- Latin subterrāne(us) (see subterrane) + -an
- 1595–1605
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