western hemisphere

/ˌwɛstərn ˌhɛməˈsfɪər/
/ˈwɛstən ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/
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Other forms: western hemispheres

Definitions of western hemisphere
  1. noun
    the hemisphere that includes North America and South America
    synonyms: New World, occident
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    type of:
    hemisphere
    half of the terrestrial globe
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US
/ˌwɛstərn ˌhɛməˈsfɪər/
UK
/ˈwɛstən ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/
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