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Polaris

poh-LAH-rihs

Polaris (noun) means the North Star, a bright star located almost directly above the North Pole and long used for navigation. Example: “Sailors once steered by Polaris to find true north.”

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The North Star, a bright star located almost directly above the North Pole and long used for navigation.
"Sailors once steered by Polaris to find true north."

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In plain EnglishThe star that sits almost exactly above Earth's North Pole, historically used to find direction at night.

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Etymology

From Latin stella polaris, "pole star."

Origin: Latin

polestar pole star polar star

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Polaris” mean?

The word “Polaris” means the North Star, a bright star located almost directly above the North Pole and long used for navigation. In plain terms, the star that sits almost exactly above Earth's North Pole, historically used to find direction at night.

How do you pronounce “Polaris”?

“Polaris” is pronounced poh-LAH-rihs (/poʊˈlɑɹɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Polaris” in a sentence?

Here is “Polaris” used in a sentence: “Sailors once steered by Polaris to find true north.”

What part of speech is “Polaris”?

“Polaris” is a noun.

Where does the word “Polaris” come from?

The word “Polaris” comes from Latin. From Latin stella polaris, "pole star.".

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