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antipodes

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐ̃ˈti.pu.dɨʃ/an·tí·po·des

Definition

1

Point on the earth's surface diametrically opposite to another; diametrically opposite places or people.

Usage examples

New Zealand is roughly the antipodes of Portugal.
Their opinions are at antipodes with mine.

Common combinations

the antipodeson the other side of the antipodes

Idiomatic expressions

  • to be at antipodes (to be very far away or in total disagreement)