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overground

The English word “overground” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Above the ground.
  2. Mainstream, not underground.

noun

  1. A commuter rail or similar rail transport system, or a train in such systems, generally running through an urban area largely above ground and faster than an underground or metro with fewer stops.

Etymology

From over- + ground.

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