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Definitions from the WebPolar CircleDefinition: The Polar Circle is an imaginary line drawn around the Earth at a latitude of approximately 66.5 degrees north of the equator or 66.5 degrees south of the equator, representing the farthest points from the North Pole and South Pole where the sun can be seen above or below the horizon for one whole day during the summer or winter solstice. Parts of Speech: noun Senses:Sense 1:Definition: The circle of latitude that marks the boundary between the regions within the Arctic Circle in the Northern Hemisphere and the regions within the Antarctic Circle in the Southern Hemisphere. Example Sentence: The Arctic fox is commonly found within the Polar Circle. Related Products: Arctic Circle Books Sense 2:Definition: The geographical area surrounding the Polar Circle itself, characterized by extreme cold weather conditions, polar days, and polar nights. Example Sentence: The indigenous people of the Polar Circle rely on ice fishing for their sustenance. Related Products: Polar Gear Sense 3:Definition: The parallel of latitude forming the boundary between the North Frigid Zone and the North Temperate Zone, or the South Frigid Zone and the South Temperate Zone. Example Sentence: The city of Fairbanks in Alaska lies just below the Polar Circle. Related Products: Alaska Guidebooks | ||||
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