Hemisphere

/ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ · noun

Meaning

(astronomy, astrology) Half of the celestial sphere, as divided by either the ecliptic or the celestial equator ..

Definitions by Sense

1. (astronomy, astrology) Half of the celestial sphere, as divided by either the ecliptic or the celestial equator .
2. (figuratively) A realm or domain of activity .
3. (geography) Half of the Earth, such as the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere or Eastern Hemisphere, Land Hemisphere, Water Hemisphere etc. .
4. (geometry) Any half-sphere, formed by a plane intersecting the center of a sphere. .
5. (cartography) A map or projection of a celestial or terrestrial hemisphere .
6. (anatomy) Either of the two halves of the cerebrum. .

Example Sentences

Love is the Columbus of our moral world, and opens, at some period or other, a new hemisphere to our view.

Bangkok typically sees temperatures between 73 and 91 degrees Fahrenheit (23 to 33 degrees Celsius) during January, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand – one reason why it’s a paradise for many tourists looking to escape winter in the northern hemisphere.

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• hemispheres
• hemisphære

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