Read this dictionary entry for subterranean.

subterranean (sŭb-tә-rā-nē-әn)
adj.
Underground.
Hidden; secret. The subterranean cave hid the bank robber’s loot. (from Latin sub- “under” = terra “earth”)
What part of speech is the word subterranean?

prefix

adjective

adverb

root word

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The word "subterranean" is an adjective.