eastern hemisphere


eastern hemisphere

noun, often capitalized E&H

Definition of EASTERN HEMISPHERE

: the half of the earth east of the Atlantic Ocean including Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa

First Known Use of EASTERN HEMISPHERE

1624

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