1. regions having a subtropical climate; areas between the tropics and temperate zones
Usage: plural form

Examples

• Many citrus fruits grow well in the semitropics.
• The semitropics experience mild winters and hot summers.
• Florida’s climate places it in the semitropics.
• Palm trees are common in the semitropics.
• The semitropics support diverse plant and animal life.
• Agriculture thrives in the fertile semitropics.