Meaning of the word "Arctic Circle" in English
What does "Arctic Circle" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
Arctic Circle
US /ˈɑːrk.tɪk ˈsɜːr.kl̩/
UK /ˈɑːk.tɪk ˈsɜː.kl̩/
Noun
the imaginary line around the Earth, about 66.5 degrees north of the equator, marking the southernmost point at which the sun does not set on the summer solstice and does not rise on the winter solstice
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Many unique animals live north of the Arctic Circle.
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The sun never sets for several weeks during summer above the Arctic Circle.
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