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the Antipodes
the Antipodes /ænˈtɪp.ə.diːz/ noun [plural] MAINLY HUMOROUS
► F0 a way of referring to Australia and New Zealand by people living in the northern hemisphere (= half of the Earth): » I rather fancy the Antipodes for a holiday this summer.Thesaurus+: ↑Continents and regions of the world , ↑Country names , ↑Country and nationAntipodean /ænˌtɪp.əˈdiː.ən/ noun [C], adjective
► F0» an Antipodean accent» Of course for Antipodeans it's now winter.Thesaurus+: ↑People of specific racial or ethnic backgroundThesaurus+: ↑Continents and regions of the world , ↑Country names , ↑Country and nation |