western hemisphere

west·ern hem·i·sphere

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wes-tern hem-i-sfeer]
- /ˈwɛs tərn ˈhɛm ɪˌsfɪər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wes-tern hem-i-sfeer]
- /ˈwɛs tərn ˈhɛm ɪˌsfɪər/

Definitions of western hemisphere words

noun western hemisphere the western part of the terrestrial globe, including North and South America, their islands, and the surrounding waters. 1
noun western hemisphere that half of the earth traversed in passing westward from the prime meridian to 180° longitude. 1
noun western hemisphere that half of the globe containing the Americas, lying to the west of the Greenwich or another meridian 0
noun western hemisphere the lands contained in this, esp the Americas 0
noun western hemisphere that half of the earth which includes North & South America 0
noun western hemisphere Alternative spelling of Western Hemisphere. 0

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Parts of speech for Western hemisphere

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western hemisphere popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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