antipode
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈæntɪpəʊd/
Definition
The exact opposite point on the globe from a given location.
Examples
New Zealand is often considered the antipode of parts of Spain.
The two cities are located at their respective antipodes, meaning they are separated by the maximum possible distance on Earth.
Navigators once struggled to calculate the precise coordinates of their antipode.
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