the Antipodes

the Antipodes
UK [ænˈtɪpəˌdiːz] / US [ænˈtɪpəˌdɪz] British
Australia and New Zealand. This word is often used humorously.

Derived words:
Antipodean
UK [ænˌtɪpəˈdiːən] / US [ænˌtɪpəˈdɪən] adjective
Antipodean
UK [ænˌtɪpəˈdiːən] / US [ænˌtɪpəˈdɪən] noun countable
Word forms "Antipodean":
singular Antipodean plural Antipodeans

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