Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
antipodes
noun
/ænˈtɪpədiːz/
Definition
Antipodes refers to two points that are diametrically opposite to each other on the surface of the Earth.
Examples
- New Zealand is considered to be the antipodes of Spain.
- The antipodes of a city can be found by using a map of the globe.
- Traveling to your antipodes can give you a completely different perspective on the Earth.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe locations that are as far apart as possible on the planet, such as New Zealand and Spain.
Synonyms
- opposite
- counterpart
- antithesis
