Antarctic

[ ant-ahrk-tik, -ahr-tik ]

adjective

1. Sometimes antarctic. of, at, or near the South Pole.

noun

1. the Antarctic, the continent of Antarctica along with the Southern Ocean.

Antarctic

/ æntˈɑːktɪk /

noun

1. the Antarctic or Antarctic Zone
   Antarctica and the surrounding waters

adjective

1. of or relating to the south polar regions

Antarctic

1. The region around the South Pole , Antarctica , and the surrounding ocean.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Antarctic¹

First recorded in 1325–75; from Latin antarcticus, from Greek antarktikós; replacing Middle English antartik or directly from Middle French, from Medieval Latin antarticus; ant-, Arctic

Word History and Origins

Origin of Antarctic¹

C14: via Latin from Greek antarktikos; see anti- , arctic

Example Sentences

He applied for the role after reading an article about last year's Antarctic postmaster.

From BBC

The report also noted that climate change-fueled major weather events in 2024 such as torrential floods in Spain and rapidly melting Antarctic sea ice.

From Salon

“Even on the Antarctic Peninsula — this most extreme, remote and isolated ‘wilderness’ region — the landscape is changing, and these effects are visible from space.”

From Salon

Ms McKenna, who previously worked in a heritage role on the Antarctic island of South Georgia, said she was really excited to go.

From BBC

It was painted white to protect the wood, but decades of Antarctic weather have returned it to its natural state.

From BBC

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