n.pl.
1. a (also Antipodes) a place diametrically opposite to another, esp. Australasia as the region on the opposite side of the earth to Europe. b places diametrically opposite to each other.
2 (usu. foll. by of, to) the exact opposite.
Derivatives:
antipodal adj. antipodean adj. & n.
Etymology: F or LL f. Gk antipodes having the feet opposite (as ANTI-, pous podos foot)