Definition

A direct opposite or something that is completely different from something else.

Example

The two political parties are antipodes in their beliefs and policies.

Conversation

I was thinking about how some places on Earth are such an antipode to each other.

That's true! Like, if you were in Argentina, you’d be at the exact opposite point of the world from somewhere in Asia.

Exactly! It’s fascinating to think about how different the cultures are.

Right? Those antipode locations must have completely different climates and lifestyles.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antipode is formed from "anti-" (meaning against or opposite) and "pous" (from Greek "pous, podos", meaning foot). The word describes points that are directly opposite each other on the globe, as if they are on opposite feet.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'pous' meaning 'foot' to remember that 'antipode' refers to points that are opposite each other, like feet on opposite sides.

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