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Antipodes vs Ancestors - What's the difference?

antipodes | ancestors |

As a proper noun antipodes

is the southern hemisphere.

As a noun ancestors is

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antipodes

Usage notes

* Pronunciation is often considered incorrect[reference needed].

Noun

(-)
  • The place on the diametrically opposite side of the earth from a given point.
  • The Southern Hemisphere.
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  • *:a delighted shout from the children swung him toward the door again. His sister, Mrs. Gerard, stood there in carriage gown and sables, radiant with surprise. ¶ "Phil!  You!   Exactly like you, Philip, to come strolling in from the antipodes —dear fellow!" recovering from the fraternal embrace and holding both lapels of his coat in her gloved hands.
  • Australia and New Zealand.
  • The opposite of something.
  • Derived terms

    * antipodean

    ancestors

    English

    Noun

    (head)
  • Synonyms

    * forefathers

    Anagrams

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