southern hemisphere

noun, often capitalized S&H

Definition of SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE

: the part of the earth that lies south of the equator

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circa 1771

SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE Defined for Kids

geographical name

the half of the earth that lies S of the equator

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