zuidpoolgebied

Definitions of zuidpoolgebied
  1. noun
    the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters
    synonyms: antarctis, zuidpool
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    example of:
    poolgebied
    the part of the Earth's surface forming a cap over a pole; characterized by frigid climate
  2. noun
    the southernmost point of the Earth's axis
    synonyms: antarctis, zuidpool
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    example of:
    aardpool, aspunt, binnenbaan, indoorbaan
    one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface
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