antipodes

See also Antipodes

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀντίποδες (antipodes), plural of ἀντίπους (antipous), from ἀντί (anti, “opposite”) + πούς (pous, “foot”).

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ænˈtɪpəˌdiz/, /ˈæntɪi.pəʊdz/

Usage notes

• Pronunciation IPA: /ˈæntɪi.pəʊdz//SAMPA: /"{nti:.p@Udz/ is often considered incorrect.

Noun

antipodes (plural only)

1. Any two places or regions that are on diametrically opposite sides of the earth
2. The southern hemisphere
3. Used in UK to refer to Australia and New Zealand - (once common, now less so)

Derived terms

• antipodean