Synonyms for

Antarctica

Verb / ˌæˈntɑ:rktɪkʌ / / ˌæˈnɑ:rtɪkʌ / Another word for antarctica — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Antarctica is a continent located in the southern hemisphere, mostly south of the Antarctic Circle.

Synonyms & similar words

antarcticcontinent antarctica

Synonyms by register

Formal

Antarctic region South Polar region

Literary

the Great White South Southern Ice

Antonyms

arctic equator tropics temperate zone mid-latitudes

Common collocations

  • South Pole
  • Antarctic ice
  • Antarctic continent
  • Antarctic Ocean
  • Antarctic research
  • Antarctic Treaty
  • Antarctic Peninsula

Word family

noun Antarctica
adjective Antarctic

Usage note

Antarctica is a proper noun referring to the continent and is always capitalized. It is often used in geographical and scientific contexts.

Example sentences

  1. Antarctica is the fifth largest continent.
  2. Antarctica is home to penguins, seals, and whales.
  3. Antarctica has no permanent human population.
  4. Antarctica is covered in ice and snow.
  5. Antarctica is a difficult place to live.

Quotes

  • 'Antarctica has this mythic weight. It resides in the collective unconscious of so many people, and it makes this huge impact, just like outer space. It's like going to the moon.' - Jon Krakauer
  • 'Antarctica is otherworldly, like nothing I've ever seen. Stark, cold, and beautiful all at once.' - Katherine G. Johnson
  • 'I believe that the role of Antarctica in the Earth system has to be better understood and appreciated.' - Robert Bindschadler

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