antipodean
/ænˌtɪpəˈdiːən/
adjective
- Relating to the opposite side of the earth, especially Australia and New Zealand from the perspective of Europe or North America.
- The antipodean summer occurs during the Northern Hemisphere's winter.
- She traveled to an antipodean country for her study abroad program.
- He enjoyed learning about antipodean wildlife like kangaroos and kiwis.
- Diametrically opposite; completely contrary.
- Her calm personality was antipodean to his energetic nature.
- The two artists had antipodean approaches to painting.
- Their political views were antipodean, making debate impossible.
noun
- A person from the opposite side of the earth, especially from Australia or New Zealand.
- The conference brought together Europeans and antipodeans for a global discussion.
- The restaurant was run by antipodeans who served dishes from Down Under.
- As an antipodean, she found the northern winter quite surprising.
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