Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eastern-hemisphere
noun
/ˈiːstərn ˈhɛmɪsfɪr/
Definition
The eastern hemisphere is one half of the Earth that lies east of the prime meridian and west of the 180th meridian.
Examples
- The majority of the world’s population lives in the eastern hemisphere.
- Culturally, the eastern hemisphere is home to many ancient civilizations.
- During the 20th century, the eastern hemisphere saw significant geopolitical changes.
Meaning
This term is used to describe the portion of the Earth that includes parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the eastern parts of the ocean.
Synonyms
- Eastern globe
- East
