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单词 superterranean
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Definition of superterranean in English:

superterranean

adjective ˌsuːpətəˈreɪnɪənˌsjuːpətəˈreɪnɪən
  • That is, lives, or takes place above or on the surface of the earth; of or relating to the region above ground. Chiefly in contrast with subterranean.

noun ˌsuːpətəˈreɪnɪənˌsjuːpətəˈreɪnɪən
  • 1A being or creature that dwells above ground or on the surface of the earth.

  • 2With the. That which is above ground; the superterranean world or sphere.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in George Wharton (1617–1681), astrologer and royalist. From post-classical Latin superterraneus + -an, probably after subterranean. Compare earlier superterraneous and superterraneal.

 
 

Definition of superterranean in US English:

superterranean

adjective
  • That is, lives, or takes place above or on the surface of the earth; of or relating to the region above ground. Chiefly in contrast with subterranean.

noun
  • 1A being or creature that dwells above ground or on the surface of the earth.

  • 2With the. That which is above ground; the superterranean world or sphere.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in George Wharton (1617–1681), astrologer and royalist. From post-classical Latin superterraneus + -an, probably after subterranean. Compare earlier superterraneous and superterraneal.

 
 
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