Antarctic

/æntˈɑrktɪk/
/æntˈɑktɪk/
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Other forms: Antarctics

Definitions of Antarctic
  1. noun
    the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
    synonyms: Antarctic Zone, South Frigid Zone
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    Frigid Zone, polar region, polar zone
    the part of the Earth's surface forming a cap over a pole; characterized by frigid climate
  2. adjective
    at or near the south pole
    synonyms: south-polar
    polar
    of or existing at or near a geographical pole or within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles
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