Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
equator
noun
/ɪˈkwātər/
Definition
The equator is an imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Examples
- The equator circles the globe, making it an important reference point in geography.
- Many countries located on the equator, such as Ecuador and Indonesia, experience a tropical climate.
- At the equator, day and night are approximately the same length throughout the year.
Meaning
It represents the latitude of 0 degrees and is the longest circle of latitude, being equidistant from the North and South Poles.
Synonyms
- Equinoctial line
- Zero degrees latitude
