北极 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- Arctic adjective Relating to the region around the North Pole.
Senses
北极 is used for these senses in English:
- Arctic (geography) Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet, characterised by extreme cold and an icy landscape. [from 16th c.]
- Arctic A continental region consisting of the portion of the Earth north of the Arctic Circle, containing the North Pole. [from 17th c.]
- North Pole A city in Alaska.
- north pole The northernmost point on celestial bodies other than Earth.
Arctic — full definition
- adjective Relating to the region around the North Pole.
- adjective Extremely cold.