antarctic circle
Pronunciation
/æntˈɑːɹktɪk sˈɜːkəl/

Definition & Meaning of "antarctic circle"in English

Antarctic circle
01

an imaginary circle around 66.5 degrees south of the equator, marking the southernmost point where the sun stays above or below the horizon for 24 hours during the respective solstices

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
Antarctic Circles
Examples
The Antarctic Circle is a latitude line that sits around 66.5 degrees south of the equator.
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