antarctica

/æntɑrˈtɪktɪkə/

Definitions

1. noun

the southernmost continent, almost entirely surrounded by sea, and including the Antarctic Peninsula, covering about 98% of the continent’s area, and consisting of a high plateau and ice caps

“The research team traveled to Antarctica to study the effects of climate change on the continent’s ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • south pole
  • southern continent

Antonyms

  • north pole