belowground
adverb or adjective
be·low·ground
bi-ˌlō-ˈgrau̇nd 
bi-ˈlō-ˌgrau̇nd
: beneath the surface of the earth
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Explore Edinburgh’s historic alleyways Layers upon layers of history mean visitors must head belowground to see Edinburgh’s only preserved, 17th-century street.
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Meghan Miner Murray, National Geographic, 2 Aug. 2019
Meghan Miner Murray, National Geographic, 2 Aug. 2019
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“Belowground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belowground. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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