🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

अंटार्कटिका

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Antārkaṭikā

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Antarctica/ænˈtɑːrktɪkə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"अंटार्कटिका में तापमान बहुत कम होता है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A continent located at the southernmost part of the Earth, containing the geographic South Pole.

    "Antarctica is known for its extreme weather conditions and vast ice sheets."
  2. 2

    The region surrounding the South Pole, including the ocean and ice shelves.

    "Research in Antarctica focuses on climate change and its global impacts."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Antarctica' is derived from the Greek word 'antarktikos', meaning 'opposite to the Arctic'. The name reflects the region's position at the southernmost part of the Earth, contrasting with the Arctic in the north. The usage of the term evolved in the 19th century as exploration of the continent increased.

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