ARCTIC Definition & Meaning

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Arctic

[ahrk-tik, ahr-tik]

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adjective

Sometimes arctic of, relating to, or located at or near the North Pole.
the Arctic region.
Sometimes arctic coming from the North Pole or the Arctic region.
an Arctic wind.
Often arctic suitable for use in the Arctic.
Arctic boots.
Usually arctic characteristic of the extremely cold, snowy, windy weather north of the Arctic Circle; frigid; bleak.
an arctic winter.
arctic, extremely cold in manner, atmosphere, etc..
a look of arctic disdain.

noun

the Arctic, the region lying north of the Arctic Circle or of the northernmost limit of tree growth; the polar area north of the timberline.
arctics, warm, waterproof overshoes.

arctic

/ ˈɑː��ɪ�� /

adjective

of or relating to the Arctic
arctic temperatures
informal��cold; freezing
the weather at Christmas was arctic

noun

a high waterproof overshoe with buckles
(modifier) designed or suitable for conditions of extreme cold
arctic clothing

Arctic

/ ˈɑː��ɪ�� /

noun

the regions north of the Arctic Circle

adjective

of or relating to the regions north of the Arctic Circle

Arctic

Region in the northernmost area of the Earth, centered on the North Pole.

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The weather of the Arctic is characterized by long, cold winters and short, cool summers.

The Arctic has been the object of much exploration by air, land, and sea. The shortest distance by plane between continents in the Northern Hemisphere is often over the Arctic.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

arctically adverb
subarctic adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of Arctic¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; from Latin arcticus, from Greek ��پ��ó�� “northern,” literally, “of the Bear,” equivalent to á��(�ǲ�), “bear” ( Ursa Major ) + -ikos -ic; replacing Middle English artik, from Middle French artique, from Latin

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of Arctic¹

C14: from Latin arcticus, from Greek arktikos northern, literally: pertaining to (the constellation of) the Bear, from arktos bear

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Talks will focus on North Atlantic and Arctic security as well as climate change, economic development and critical minerals, before Macron continues to the G7 summit in Canada.

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Released on 6 June, the new Pulp album was produced by James Ford, who has worked with bands such as Arctic Monkeys, Florence and the Machine and Kylie Minogue.

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China might not instinctively spring to mind when you think about the Arctic - but it's determined to be a big Arctic player.

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After London, they will continue their journey north to Greater Manchester and then travel through Scandinavia to the Arctic Circle.

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But the producers were pushing for Iceland as a location — it’s meant to be in the Arctic.

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arc tangent Arctic char

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