poleward

[ pohl-werd ]

adverb

1. Also polewards. toward a pole of the earth; toward the North or South Pole.

adjective

1. facing or moving toward the North or South Pole.

Word History and Origins

Origin of poleward¹

First recorded in 1870–75; pole ² + -ward

Example Sentences

In some places, the average location where tropical cyclones reach their peak intensity has shifted poleward - for example the western North Pacific, external.

From BBC

For example, climate warming is enabling aquatic and terrestrial invasive alien species to establish and spread poleward, including into the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

From Science Daily

The populations affected most are those living on the northern poleward edges of their species' range.

From Science Daily

Their analysis revealed that extremely fast poleward shifting species, defined as upward of 17 kilometres per year, show marked declines in population, compared to negligible increases in populations that did not shift.

From Science Daily

As the ocean warms, marine species often travel poleward in search of suitable habitats and food.

From Science Daily