antipodes
[ an-tip-uh-deez ]
/ ænˈtɪp əˌdiz /
plural noun
places diametrically opposite each other on the globe.
those who dwell there.
Nearby words
antiphus, antiplasmin, antiplastic, antipodal, antipode, antipodes, antipodes islands, antipoetic, antipole, antipollution, antipope
Origin of antipodes
Related formsan·tip·o·de·an [an-tip-uh-dee-uh n] /ænˌtɪp əˈdi ən/, adjective, noun
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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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 Formsantipodean (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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Word Origin and History for antipodes
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Science 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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Culture 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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