belowground

• Situé ou se produisant sous la surface du sol ; souterrain.

Situated or occurring beneath the surface of the ground; subterranean.

1. Located beneath the earth's surfaceB1formal

   Situated or occurring under the level of the ground.

   souterrain

   • The belowground root system of the tree is extensive.
   • Belowground storage tanks must be regularly inspected.
   • Many insects live in belowground nests.

   Synonymesburiedsubsurfacesubterraneanunderground

   Antonymesabovegroundsurface

2. SubterraneanB1formal

   Existing or happening underneath the ground.

   souterrain

   • The belowground portion of the plant absorbs water and nutrients.
   • Belowground mining operations can be dangerous.
   • The bunker was built as a belowground shelter.

   Synonymesburiedsubsurfacesubterraneanunderfootunderground

   Antonymesabovegroundsurface