hemispheric

[hem-i-sfer-ik]

adjective

1. of or relating to a hemisphere.

2. hemispherical.

Other Word Forms

• subhemispheric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemispheric¹

First recorded in 1575–85; hemisphere + -ic

Example Sentences

The event’s program acknowledges that leftists have not been in conversation across borders in the way the right has, and vows to “remedy this crisis of hemispheric coordination.”

From Los Angeles Times

China will feel emboldened to take Taiwan while US resources are tied up pursuing Trump’s hemispheric expansion, prompting Trump and Putin to offer Xi “a deal.”

From Salon

According to Astronomy Magazine, it may be a "more productive option" for northern hemispheric stargazers to plan on catching Tsuchinshan-ATLAS both this weekend and in mid-October, since the latter occasion could prove more fortuitous.

From Salon

Lindbergh’s whole notion of hemispheric defense was flawed.

From Salon

State Department has called on Nicaragua to “play a responsible role” in managing hemispheric migration, but that has yet to be seen.

From Seattle Times