Arctic

usgb/ˈɑːrktɪk/
adjective

Connected to or situated in the far north of Earth, near the North Pole.

Arctic temperatures can be extremely cold.
Visual representation of "arctic" - Connected to or situated in the far north of Earth, near the North Pole

Often appears as...

  • arctic region
  • arctic circle
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Geographic Focus

Refers to regions around the North Pole, not just cold places.

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The arctic fox is native to the Arctic regions.
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Not Antarctic

Remember 'Antarctic' is the South Pole area; 'Arctic' is the North.

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Penguins are Antarctic, not Arctic animals.
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Cultural References

Used to describe extremes in folklore, like Santa's home.

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Santa Claus is said to live in the Arctic.
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