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Antarctic

adjective/ɐ̃ˈtaɾtiku/high

an·tár·ti·co

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the region of the South Pole, Antarctica.
The Antarctic climate is extremely cold and dry.
Several nations have research bases on the Antarctic continent.
Common collocations
Antarctic CircleAntarctic OceanAntarctic fauna

Etymology

Do grego 'antarktikós' (oposto ao Ártico).

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