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an•tip•o•des

(an•tip'u•dEz"),
n. pl.

1. places diametrically opposite each other on the globe.
2. those who dwell there.


An•tip•o•des

(an•tip'u•dEz"),
n. (used with a pl. v.)

a group of islands SE of and belonging to New Zealand. 24 sq. mi. (62 sq. km).