peternorth

/pɪˈtɜrnˌnoʊrθ/

Definitions

1. noun

A region in Antarctica, specifically a region of West Antarctica, named after Sir Peter North, a British Antarctic Survey expedition leader.

“The team of scientists conducted research in the Peternorth region of Antarctica to study the effects of climate change.”

Synonyms

  • antarctic region
  • northern region

Antonyms

  • equatorial region
  • southern region