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hemisphere

[hem-i-sfeer] / ˈhɛm ɪˌsfɪər /
NOUN
half
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US forces rapidly went in and out of Caracas, which lies near the Caribbean coast and is in the same hemisphere as the United States.

From Barron's

It asserted America's right to dominate the Western hemisphere and keep European powers from trying to meddle in the newly independent states of Latin America.

From BBC

Greater financial stability and rapid development in emerging-market nations within our hemisphere could serve U.S. national interests as shared prosperity strengthens political alliances.

From The Wall Street Journal

December through to February is peak season for avalanches in the northern hemisphere.

From BBC

Cuba, Mexico, Colombia and Greenland have all been floated as targets for future military campaigns in the hemisphere.

From Salon