26984 words

antarctic

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
the very cold area around the South Pole that includes Antarctica and the surrounding seas:

Examples:

The protection of the Antarctic from commercial exploitation is an important goal of environmentalists.
2
belonging or relating to Antarctica or the Antarctic:

Examples:

the Antarctic Ocean/Circle/Zone
an Antarctic explorer/expedition
3
the very cold area around the South Pole that includes Antarctica and the surrounding seas

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