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From amphi- + Ancient Greek γῆ (gê) + -an. Compare hypogean and epigean.
First known use, by meaning
- 19th century Extending over all the zones of the Earth, from the tropics to the poles.
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amphigean
Today it means: Extending over all the zones of the Earth, from the tropics to the poles. Full definition →
First used 19th century