Meaning of the word "Ground water" in English

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Ground water

US /ˈɡraʊnd ˌwɔː.tər/
UK /ˈɡraʊnd ˌwɔː.tər/

Noun

water held underground in the soil or in pores and crevices in rock.

Example:
The well provides fresh groundwater for the entire village.
Pollution of groundwater is a serious environmental concern.