Definition

A place or position that is directly opposite to another, often used to describe locations on a sphere or in a figurative sense.

Example

The North Pole and the South Pole are antipoles of the Earth.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how our views can be like antipoles?

That's an interesting point! It's funny how we can see things so differently.

Yeah, it makes conversations more lively when we have antipole opinions.

Absolutely! It definitely keeps things from getting boring.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antipole is formed from "anti-" (meaning against or opposite) and "pole" (from Greek "polos", meaning axis or pivot). The word refers to a point that is directly opposite another point on a sphere, particularly on the Earth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning 'against' or 'opposite' and 'pole' as an 'axis' — this helps you remember that an antipole is a point that is opposite another point.

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