antipodes

[ an-tip-uh-deez ]
/ ænˈtɪp əˌdiz /
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plural noun

places diametrically opposite each other on the globe.
those who dwell there.

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Origin of antipodes

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin < Greek (hoi) antípodes literally, (those) with the feet opposite (plural of antípous), equivalent to anti- anti- + -podes, nominative plural of poûs foot

OTHER WORDS FROM antipodes

an·tip·o·de·an [an-tip-uh-dee-uh n] /ænˌtɪp əˈdi ən/, adjective, noun

Words nearby antipodes

antiphus, antiplasmin, antiplastic, antipodal, antipode, antipodes, antipodes islands, antipoetic, antipole, antipollution, antipope

Definition for antipodes (2 of 3)

Antipodes
[ an-tip-uh-deez ]
/ ænˈtɪp əˌdiz /

noun (used with a plural verb)

a group of islands SE of and belonging to New Zealand. 24 sq. mi. (62 sq. km).

Definition for antipodes (3 of 3)

antipode
[ an-ti-pohd ]
/ ˈæn tɪˌpoʊd /

noun

a direct or exact opposite.

Origin of antipode

First recorded in 1540–50; back formation from antipodes
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Words related to antipodes

inverse, reverse, obverse, antithesis, converse, contrary, antipode, antipole

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British Dictionary definitions for antipodes (1 of 2)

antipodes
/ (ænˈtɪpəˌdiːz) /

pl n

either or both of two points, places, or regions that are situated diametrically opposite to one another on the earth's surface, esp the country or region opposite one's own
the people who live there
the antipodes (often capital) Australia and New Zealand
(sometimes functioning as singular) the exact or direct opposite

Derived forms of antipodes

antipodean (ænˌtɪpəˈdiːən), adjective, noun

Word Origin for antipodes

C16: via Late Latin from Greek, plural of antipous having the feet opposite, from anti- + pous foot

British Dictionary definitions for antipodes (2 of 2)

antipode
/ (ˈæntɪpəʊd) /

noun

the exact or direct opposite
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Scientific definitions for antipodes

antipodes
[ ăn-tĭp′ə-dēz′ ]

Two places on directly opposite sides of the Earth, such as the North Pole and the South Pole.
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Cultural definitions for antipodes

antipodes
[ (an-tip-uh-deez) ]

Two places on the globe that are exactly opposite each other; for example, the North Pole and South Pole.

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