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International Date Line

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An imaginary line on the Earth's surface at 180° longitude, mostly through the Pacific Ocean, to the east of which the calendar date is one day earlier than to the west.

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Examples

“After 119 years to the east of the International Date⟳ Line, they are shifting to the west so they can be on the same calendar day as their main economic partners, Australia and New Zealand.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

International Day of the Girl Child International Falls international Fisher effect international foot international football International Grandmaster

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