意味(日本語)

(地球・天体の)半球、(医)大脳半球 ◇Gk.hemi(＝half)＋sphere(＝球)

語源

• hemi- : Gk.hemi- = half(半)

意味(英語)

• (noun) A half of a sphere bounded by a great circle.
• (noun) A half of a symmetrical, approximately spherical object as divided by a plane of symmetry.
• (noun) Either half of the celestial sphere as divided by the ecliptic, the celestial equator, or the horizon.
• (noun) Either the northern or southern half of the earth as divided by the equator or the eastern or western half as divided by a meridian.
• (noun) Anatomy Either of the lateral halves of the cerebrum; a cerebral hemisphere.

例文

• Frequently somebody coming to this hemisphere is accused of being a propagandist.