equator

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/ or /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/

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• Hyphenation: equa‧tor

Noun

Singular equator

Plural equators

1. (countable) The equator is the line that separates the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere equally. A Latin word for "even-maker", since the days and nights are even throughout the year.

   The climate around the equator is very humid.

Usage

• Almost always as the equator.