Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

antipodean

/ænˌtɪp.əˈdi.ən/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.89 in modern English

Syllables: an-tipodean
IPA: /ænˌtɪp.əˈdi.ən/

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Diametrically opposed.

adj

Relating to the antipodes, or situated at opposite sides of the Earth.

adj

Of, or pertaining to, Australia or New Zealand.

Informal

noun

An inhabitant of the antipodes.

Example Sentences

"So there is a certain sense of achievement just in arriving in Australia—a pleasure and satisfaction to be able to step from the airport terminal into dazzling antipodean sunshine[…]"
"Indeed, many antipodean teens are joining Yope, a new photo-sharing app geared toward Gen Z."

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ænˌtɪp.əˈdi.ən/

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

antipodeans (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

antipodes antoecus ecumenic perioecus

Synonyms

antipodal

Questions

How do you pronounce antipodean?: The recorded pronunciation is /ænˌtɪp.əˈdi.ən/.
What does antipodean mean?: Diametrically opposed.

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