hemispheric

[ hem-i-sfer-ik ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a hemisphere.
2. hemispherical ( def 1 ).

Other Words From

• subhem·i·spheric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemispheric¹

First recorded in 1575–85; hemisphere + -ic

Example Sentences

According to Astronomy Magazine, it may be a "more productive option" for northern hemispheric stargazers to plan on catching Tsuchinshan-ATLAS both this weekend and in mid-October, since the latter occasion could prove more fortuitous.

From Salon

Lindbergh’s whole notion of hemispheric defense was flawed.

From Salon

State Department has called on Nicaragua to “play a responsible role” in managing hemispheric migration, but that has yet to be seen.

From Seattle Times

“Guatemala is a key partner of ours in regional economic development, managing hemispheric migration, combatting transnational crime, and much more,” wrote Mayorkas in a post on X, formerly Twitter, on Saturday.

From Seattle Times

Washington can’t manage the unprecedented hemispheric surge in migration without Latin American governments’ help.

From Los Angeles Times