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Hemisphere
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Astrology & Astronomy:
Half of the
celestial sphere
, as
divided
by either the
ecliptic
or the
celestial equator
.
●
A
realm
or
domain
of
activity
.
●
In Geography:
Half of the Earth, such as the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere or Eastern Hemisphere, Land Hemisphere, Water Hemisphere etc. .
●
In Geometry:
Any half-sphere,
formed
by a
plane
intersecting
the
center
of a
sphere
. .
●
In Cartography:
A
map
or
projection
of a
celestial
or
terrestrial
hemisphere
.
●
In Anatomy:
Either of the two halves of the
cerebrum
. .
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Wiktionary
Origin
hemisphere
English
hemisphaerium
Latin
ἡμισφαίριον
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Region
Continent
Quadrant
Lobe
Landmass
Equator
Cortex
Seaboard
Brain
Gyrus
Pole
Hippocampus
Side
Peninsula
Retina
Amygdala
Cerebellum
Area
Zone
Country
North
Tropics
Regions
Leg
Wing
Pacific
Midwest
Coast
Atlantic
Corner
Axis
South
Lobes
Planet
Celestial Equator
Cerebral Cortex
Land Mass
Frontal Lobe
Temperate Zone
Arctic Circle
Temporal Lobe
Pacific Ocean
South Pole
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