[ an'tɪpədi:z ]
■ plural noun
1》 ( the ~ ) Australia and New Zealand (used by inhabitants of the northern hemisphere).
2》 ( antipodes or antipode ) the direct opposite of something.
Derivatives
antipodal adjective
Antipodean adjective &noun
Origin
ME: via Fr. or late L. from Gk antipodes 'having the feet opposite', from anti 'against, opposite' + pous , pod- 'foot'.