What is another word for hemisphere?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛmɪsfˌi͡ə] (IPA) 
Hemisphere is a term used to describe half of the Earth's surface or a section of the brain. It is an important term in geography, history, and science. Other words that can be used instead of hemisphere include half-globe, half-sphere, half-world, or even simply "half". In neuroscience, hemisphere can be replaced with "brain hemisphere" or "cerebral hemisphere". Geographically, the alternative words can include equatorial region, meridian region, and polar region. Hemisphere can also be used to describe the Northern hemisphere or Southern hemisphere which can be replaced with "North half" or "South half". These synonyms are useful when describing the Earth's geography or discussing brain function.
