Antarctic: meaning, definitions and examples
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Antarctic
[ ænˈtɑːrktɪk ]
climate
relating to the South Pole or the region around it
Synonyms
Antarctical
Examples of usage
- The Antarctic ice sheet is the largest single mass of ice on Earth.
- Penguins are well adapted to the harsh Antarctic conditions.
geography
the region around the South Pole
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many countries have research stations in the Antarctic.
- The Antarctic Treaty regulates international relations in the region.
Translations
Translations of the word "Antarctic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 Antártico
🇮🇳 अंटार्कटिक
🇩🇪 Antarktisch
🇮🇩 Antarktika
🇺🇦 Антарктичний
🇵🇱 Antarktyczny
🇯🇵 南極の
🇫🇷 Antarctique
🇪🇸 Antártico
🇹🇷 Antarktik
🇰🇷 남극의
🇸🇦 قارة أنتاركتيكا
🇨🇿 Antarktický
🇸🇰 Antarktický
🇨🇳 南极的
🇸🇮 Antarktičen
🇮🇸 Suðurskautslandið
🇰🇿 Антарктика
🇬🇪 ანტარქტიკა
🇦🇿 Antarktika
🇲🇽 Antártico
Word origin
The term 'Antarctic' comes from the Greek word 'Antarktikos', meaning 'opposite the Arctic'. It was first used in the 18th century to describe the region around the South Pole. The Antarctic continent was discovered in the early 19th century, and it has since become a focus of scientific research and international cooperation.
See also: Arctic.