hemisphere
/ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/
Half of the Earth, such as the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere or Eastern Hemisphere, Land Hemisphere, Water Hemisphere etc.
- plural
- hemispheres
Meanings
- 1
Half of the Earth, such as the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere or Eastern Hemisphere, Land Hemisphere, Water Hemisphere etc.
Japan is located in the Northern Hemisphere.
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The United States is in the Northern Hemisphere.
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- 2
Half of the celestial sphere, as divided by either the ecliptic or the celestial equator rare
- 3
A realm or domain of activity rare
- 4
Any half-sphere, formed by a plane intersecting the center of a sphere. rare
- 5
A map or projection of a celestial or terrestrial hemisphere rare
- 6
Either of the two halves of the cerebrum. rare