Definition

Areas that are located near the tropics, typically characterized by a warm climate.

Example

The semitropics experience mild winters and warm summers, making them ideal for agriculture.

Conversation

Have you ever been to the semitropics?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they are beautiful.

Yeah, I think the climate there is really nice and warm.

I would love to visit the semitropics someday for the scenery.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Semitropics → It is formed from "semi-" (meaning half) and "tropicos" (from Greek "tropikos", meaning turning or turning point). The term refers to regions that are halfway between the tropics and temperate zones, indicating a climate that is partially tropical.

Memory Tip

Think of 'half' ('semi-') and 'turning point' ('tropicos') to remember that 'semitropics' refers to areas that are halfway between tropical and temperate climates.

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