Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
antipole
noun
/ˈæn.tɪ.poʊl/
Definition
A point that is directly opposite to another point on a sphere, especially on the surface of the Earth.
Examples
- The antipole of New York City is in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Madagascar.
- They found that studying the antipoles can reveal interesting facts about the Earth’s geology.
Meaning
In a geographical context, it refers to locations that are diametrically opposite each other.
Synonyms
- Opposite point
- Directly opposing point
