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-sphere
Pronunciation:
/sfɪə/
combiningForm
1
denoting a structure or region of spherical form, especially a region round the earth:
ionosphere
2
denoting an area of activity, section of society, etc. distinguished by a particular characteristic:
blogosphere
Origin:
from
sphere
, on the pattern of
(atmo)sphere
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