1 (geometry) a solid figure that is completely round, with every point on its surface at an equal distance from the centre
2 any object that is completely round, for example a ball
3 an area of activity, influence or interest; a particular section of society:
the political / economic sphere * This area was formerly within the sphere of influence of the US. * He and I moved in totally different social spheres.
4 (-sphere) (in nouns) a region that surrounds a planet, especially the earth:
ionosphere * atmosphere
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