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antarctic circle

ant·arc·tic cir·cle
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ant-ahrk-tik, -ahr-tik sur-kuh l]
    • /æntˈɑrk tɪk, -ˈɑr tɪk ˈsɜr kəl/
    • /ænˈtɑːk.tɪk ˈsɜːkl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ant-ahrk-tik, -ahr-tik sur-kuh l]
    • /æntˈɑrk tɪk, -ˈɑr tɪk ˈsɜr kəl/

Definitions of antarctic circle words

  • noun antarctic circle the imaginary circle around the earth, parallel to the equator, at latitude 66° 32′ S; it marks the southernmost point at which the sun appears above the level of the horizon at the winter solstice 3
  • noun antarctic circle an imaginary circle parallel to the equator, c. 66°34′ south of it 3
  • noun antarctic circle an imaginary line drawn parallel to the equator, at 23° 28prime; N of the South Pole: between the South Frigid Zone and the South Temperate Zone. 1
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antarctic circle popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for antarctic circle

noun antarctic circle

  • arctic circle — The Arctic Circle is an imaginary line drawn around the northern part of the world at approximately 66° North.
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