n. One of the antipodes; anything exactly opposite. [ 1913 Webster ]
In tale or history your beggar is ever the just antipode to your king. Lamb. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The singular, antipode, is exceptional in formation, but has been used by good writers. Its regular English plural would be the last syllable rhyming with abodes, and this pronunciation is sometimes heard. The plural form (originally a Latin word without a singular) is in common use, and is pronounced, after the English method of Latin, [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. pl., fr. Gr. &unr_; with the feet opposite, pl. &unr_; &unr_;; 'anti` against + &unr_;, &unr_;, foot. ] 1. Those who live on the side of the globe diametrically opposite. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The country of those who live on the opposite side of the globe. Latham. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Anything exactly opposite or contrary. [ 1913 Webster ]
Can there be a greater contrariety unto Christ's judgment, a more perfect antipodes to all that hath hitherto been gospel? Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]
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