"semibasement" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: semibasements [plural]
Etymology: From semi- + basement. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|semi-|basement}} semi- + basement Head templates: {{en-noun}} semibasement (plural semibasements)
  1. A basement which is only partially below ground level. Synonyms: semi-basement

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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