English Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition sphere in British English

sphere noun

[countable] noun
/sfɪə(r)/
1

an object that is shaped like a ball

Synonyms and related words
2

a particular area of interest, activity, work etc that is one of many parts of life

Example

Let's take this debate out of the political sphere and into the public arena.

Example

Women were beginning to take responsibility for things outside the domestic sphere.

Synonyms and related words
3

a group in society

Example

They moved in different cultural spheres.

Synonyms and related words
4

an area of responsibility or a type of situation over which a person or group has influence or power

Example

They knew not to interfere in matters outside their sphere of operation.

Example

The economic boom has greatly expanded the US's sphere of influence.

Synonyms and related words
Definition sphere in British English