arctic
adjectivemasculine/ɐɾˈtiku/medium
ár·ti·co
Definition
Relating to the region of the North Pole; situated at the northern extremity of the globe.
The ice in the Arctic Ocean is melting at an alarming rate.
The northern lights are common in Arctic nights.
Common collocations
Arctic CircleArctic regionArctic OceanArctic climate
Etymology
Do latim 'arcticus', por sua vez do grego 'arktikos' (relativo à Ursa Maior, ao norte).