northern hemisphere

noun, often capitalized N&H

Definition of NORTHERN HEMISPHERE

: the half of the earth that lies north of the equator

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circa 1699

NORTHERN HEMISPHERE Defined for Kids

geographical name

the half of the earth that lies N of the equator

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