Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the North Pole or the region around it, typically very cold and icy.

“The arctic explorer braved the harsh weather conditions for months.”

2. noun

the region around the North Pole, characterized by extreme cold and ice.

“The team traveled to the arctic to study the wildlife and geology.”

3. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the South Pole or the region around it in the Southern Hemisphere, typically cold and icy.

“The arctic landscape of Antarctica was breathtaking.”