Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

antipode

noun

/ˈæntɪpoʊd/

Definition

The direct opposite or contrast of something.

Examples

In terms of climate, the antipodes of the northern hemisphere experience summer when the north is in winter.
The two friends had antipodean views on the topic of politics.
In a more figurative sense, his attitude was the antipode of her optimistic outlook.

Meaning

In a geographical context, it refers to a point that is diametrically opposite to another point on the Earth’s surface. In a broader sense, it can mean things that are completely opposite or contrary.