Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hemisphere
noun
/ˈhɛm.ɪ.sfɪər/
Definition
A hemisphere is half of a spherical object, typically used to refer to one half of the Earth.
Examples
- The northern hemisphere experiences winter when the southern hemisphere is in summer.
- Scientists study the brain’s left and right hemispheres to understand their different functions.
- The image showed the Earth divided into two hemispheres.
Meaning
In geographical terms, it often denotes one of the two equal halves of the Earth divided by the equator or by a meridian.
Synonyms
- half
- section
- division
