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SUBTERRANEAN

\sˌʌbtɪɹˈe͡ɪni͡ən], \sˌʌbtɪɹˈe‍ɪni‍ən], \s_ˌʌ_b_t_ɪ_ɹ_ˈeɪ_n_iə_n]\

Definitions of SUBTERRANEAN

2006 - WordNet 3.0
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed); "subterranean motives for murder"; "looked too closely for an ulterior purpose in all knowledge"- Bertrand Russell

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

Being below the surface of the earth; as, a subterranean cave; hence, hidden; secret. Also, subterraneous.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Lying under the surface of the earth; embedded at some depth in the earth; concealed beneath the surface of the earth; underground.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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