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Meaning of underground
The primary meaning of "underground" refers to something located or done beneath the surface of the earth.
Etymology of underground
The word "underground" originated in the mid-19th century, from the phrase "under ground", with "under" meaning "beneath" and "ground" referring to the surface of the earth
Initially used to describe physical locations, such as tunnels and mines, the term later took on metaphorical meanings related to secrecy and counterculture
Synonyms
subterranean
hidden
covert
clandestine
secret
concealed
undercover
furtive
stealthy
surreptitious
private
confidential
inner
internal
subsurface
lowland
buried
sunken
submerged
invisible
unseen
unexposed
innermost
inmost
deepest
lowest
bottommost
nether
inferior
lower
subfloor
basement
cellar
crypt
vault
catacomb
tunnel
subway
metro
tube
hidden world
alternative
counterculture
Definitions
- Located or done beneath the surface of the earth
- * Secret or covert, especially for the purpose of evading authority
- * Relating to or denoting a group or movement that rejects or challenges mainstream culture
Usage Examples
- The underground tunnel system was used for secret transportation
- * The band's music was part of the underground scene, rejecting mainstream styles
- * The underground movement sought to challenge social norms and conventions