Definition of Antarctic Circle in English :

Define Antarctic Circle in English

Antarctic Circle meaning in English

Meaning of Antarctic Circle in English

Pronunciation of Antarctic Circle in English

Antarctic Circle pronunciation in English

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Antarctic Circle

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Noun

1. antarctic circle

a line of latitude north of the south pole

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Antarctic Circle

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noun
the imaginary circle around the earth, parallel to the equator, at latitude 66° 32′ S; it marks the southernmost point at which the sun appears above the level of the horizon at the winter solstice

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Antarctic Circle

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[also a- c-]
an imaginary circle parallel to the equator, c. 66°34′ south of it

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Antarctic Circle

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The parallel of latitude approximately 66°34 south, the northern boundary of the South Frigid Zone, marking the approximate limit south of which the sun remains above the horizon all day on the summer solstice.

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