Antarctic

/ænˈtɑrktɪk/

/æntˈɑktɪk/

Other forms: Antarctics

Definitions of Antarctic

1. noun

   the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
   synonyms: Antarctic Zone, South Frigid Zone

   example of:

   Frigid Zone, polar region, polar zone

   the part of the Earth's surface forming a cap over a pole; characterized by frigid climate
2. adjective

   at or near the south pole
   synonyms: south-polar

   polar

   of or existing at or near a geographical pole or within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles