subpolar

/ˈsʌbpɒlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

Extending or located below the polar regions.

“The subpolar fjords of Norway are breathtakingly beautiful.”

2. noun

A region located below the polar regions.

“The subpolar desert is one of the driest places on Earth.”

Synonyms

  • subantarctic
  • subarctic

Antonyms

  • equatorial
  • tropical