Meaning of the word tropics in English
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tropics
US /ˈtrɑp·ɪks/
UK /ˈtrɒp.ɪks/
Plural Noun
the region of the Earth surrounding the Equator, between the Tropic of Cancer in the Northern Hemisphere and the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere. It is characterized by a hot climate.
Example:
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Many exotic fruits grow in the tropics.
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The climate in the tropics is generally hot and humid.
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