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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hemisphere

/hɛmɪˈsfɪər/ noun · British & US
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What does hemisphere mean?

noun

Either half of a sphere, especially the Earth, including all the land and water on one side of the equator or prime meridian. A half of a sphere, especially one of the two halves into which the Earth is divided by the equator or prime meridian.

Example

"The northern hemisphere experiences longer days during summer."

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