Western Hemisphere (Noun)
Meaning
The hemisphere that includes North America and South America.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The majority of the population in the western hemisphere resides in the Americas.
- Columbus's voyage to the western hemisphere marked the beginning of European exploration.
- Many cultures in the western hemisphere share similar traditional foods due to the availability of similar crops.
- As a result of geographical isolation, the western hemisphere was home to a distinct set of flora and fauna.
- Traveling east from the western hemisphere would take you across the Atlantic Ocean to Europe.