antipodes

[US]/ænˈtɪpəˌdiːz/
[UK]/an-ti-po-deez/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The opposite or diametrically opposed parts of the earth; Two places on Earth that are directly opposite each other, especially Australia and New Zealand in relation to Europe; Australia and New Zealand as a region
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opposite antipodes

the geographical antipodes

Example Sentences

the antipodes are located on the opposite side of the earth.

their cultures, despite being at the antipodes, shared some surprising similarities.

the two ideas seemed to be at opposite poles, like antipodes on a globe.

he felt he was living in the antipodes of his former life.

traveling to the antipodes was a dream come true for the explorer.

their views on the issue were at the antipodes of each other.

the remote island felt like it was at the antipodes of civilization.

despite their geographical distance, their hearts were united, not at the antipodes.

he felt a sense of awe standing on the edge of the world, knowing he was at the antipodes.

the antipodes represent the furthest point from our own location.

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