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hemisphere

[hem-i-sfeer] / ˈhɛm ɪˌsfɪər /
NOUN
half
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Most fossils of these early marine hunters have been found in the northern hemisphere.

From Science Daily

In the southern hemisphere, there is one region where the magnetic field is especially strong.

From Science Daily

The biennial Nations Championship will feature leading teams from both the northern and southern hemispheres.

From Barron's

The new Nations Championship, which pits the best teams from the two hemispheres against each other over the year, demands more stops.

From BBC

It is not unusual for avalanches to be in the news in the northern hemisphere at this time of year, the height of the annual ski season.

From BBC