"Underground" meaning in English

See Underground in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: the Underground [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=the Underground}} the Underground
  1. (UK, rail transport) The London Underground. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Rail transportation Categories (place): London Synonyms: Tube Related terms: Overground

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