Antipodean

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈæn.tɪp.əʊˌdɪi.É™n/

Full definition of antipodean

Adjective

1. diametrically opposed
2. relating to the antipodes, or situated at opposite sides of the Earth
3. (informal) of, or pertaining to, Australia or New Zealand
• 2000: Bill Bryson, , pages 10-11:So there is a certain sense of achievement just in arriving in Australia—a pleasure and satisfaction to be able to step from the airport terminal into dazzling antipodean sunshine...

Related terms

• antipodes

Noun

1. An inhabitant of the antipodes.