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.

Synonyms
- opposite
- contrary
- counterpart