the underground

noun

: a group of people who secretly work to oppose or overthrow a government

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Dating back to the second century, the underground, stone channel was likely built to transport water to an ancient bathhouse. Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025 Docents will discuss nests, including raccoon nests and the underground labyrinths of ant nests. San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 The story was told through the evolving actions and maturation of Luna's dishonorable spy Cassian Andor and other key players in the underground uprising against the treacherous Galactic Empire. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2025 Wine enthusiasts will marvel at Decanter, the underground wine cellar that houses over 7,000 bottles from 650 labels spanning 23 countries. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the underground

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