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hemisphere
1. n. (astronomy, astrology) Half of the celestial sphere, as divided by either the ecliptic or the celestial equator.
2. n. (figuratively) A realm or domain of activity.
3. n. (geography) Half of the Earth, such as the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere or Eastern Hemisphere, Land Hemisphere, Water Hemisphere etc..
4. n. (geometry) Any half-sphere, formed by a plane intersecting the center of a sphere..
5. n. (cartography) A map or projection of a celestial or terrestrial hemisphere.
6. n. (anatomy) Either of the two halves of the cerebrum..

Example Sentences

When it's spring in the Northern Hemisphere, it's autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.  Tomorrow's total eclipse of the sun will be visible from the southern hemisphere.  What is shown in the above experiment is that the right hemisphere of the brain is not used at all.  Did you know that when it's the summer in the northern hemisphere, it's winter in the southern hemisphere?

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