Antarctic (Noun)
Meaning
The region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The scientists spent several years studying the climate patterns in the Antarctic region.
- Several species of penguins are native to the islands and coastal regions surrounding the Antarctic.
- The crew navigated the treacherous ice-filled waters of the Antarctic Circle.
- Researchers often travel to the Antarctic to analyze the effects of global warming on polar ecosystems.
- The proposed expedition would take a team of explorers across the vast Antarctic terrain to reach the South Pole.