poleward

/ˈpoʊlwərd/

Definitions

1. adverb

directed or extending towards the pole, especially in a geographical or climatic sense.

“The weather patterns in the region are generally moving poleward due to the shift in global climate patterns.”

2. noun

the direction or region extending towards the pole, especially in a geographical or climatic sense.

“The poleward migration of many bird species is an interesting phenomenon in wildlife studies.”

Synonyms

  • northward
  • toward the pole

Antonyms

  • equatorial
  • southward