In another place; not here. It is mostly used in formal or written language to refer to another place.
example
Während es hier den ganzen Tag regnet, scheint andernorts die Sonne.
While it is raining here all day, the sun is shining elsewhere.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word is composed of 'andern' (an old form of 'anderen', meaning 'other') and 'Orts' (the genitive of 'Ort', meaning 'place'). So it literally means 'of another place' or 'in another place'.
EXAMPLE
Die benötigten Akten lagern andernorts.
The required files are stored elsewhere.
Sentence position
When 'andernorts' (elsewhere) stands at the beginning of the sentence (position 1), the conjugated verb moves to position 2. However, the adverb can also stand after the verb in the middle of the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Andernorts ist die Lage deutlich entspannter.
Elsewhere, the situation is much more relaxed.
Formal style
This adverb belongs to formal language and is used mainly in texts, news reports, or official speeches. It is rather rare in everyday spoken language.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma hat hier geschlossen, die Produktion wird aber andernorts fortgesetzt.
The company has closed here, but production will continue elsewhere.
Compare with
antonym
andernorts vs hier
here
'hier' and 'andernorts' are opposites when it comes to place. 'hier' means the place where the speaker is or the place they are currently pointing to. 'andernorts' means in another place, so not here. 'hier' is very normal in everyday language. 'andernorts' sounds more formal or written, for example in reports or factual texts. In conversation, people often use the simpler 'woanders'.
andernorts
Andernorts waren die Mieten schon viel früher gestiegen.
Elsewhere, rents had already risen much earlier.
hier
Hier ist es ruhig, deshalb lerne ich gern in dieser Bibliothek.
It is quiet here, so I like studying in this library.