Antarctic
/ænˈtɑː(k)tɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Of, from, or pertaining to Antarctica and the south polar regions.
Adjective
Examples
We are likely to consider Antarctic English as an occupational variety of general English rather than a new regional variety, mainly because men go to work in the Antarctic for a period, intending to return. They are not settlers.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Antarctic” mean?
Of, from, or pertaining to Antarctica and the south polar regions.
Is “Antarctic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.