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Definition of Antarctic
1. Noun. The region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters.
Exact synonyms: Antarctic Zone, South Frigid Zone
Generic synonyms: Frigid Zone, Polar Region, Polar Zone
Terms within: Antarctic Continent, Antarctica, Antarctic Ocean
Generic synonyms: Frigid Zone, Polar Region, Polar Zone
Terms within: Antarctic Continent, Antarctica, Antarctic Ocean
2. Adjective. At or near the south pole.
Definition of Antarctic
1. a. Opposite to the northern or arctic pole; relating to the southern pole or to the region near it, and applied especially to a circle, distant from the pole 23° 28&min;. Thus we say the antarctic pole, circle, ocean, region, current, etc.
Definition of Antarctic
1. [adj]