Polaris Meaning in English

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US

poʊˈɫɛɹəs

poh-LAIR-uhs

UK

pəˈlɑːrɪs

puh-LAH-ris

Definition

Polaris is the name of the North Star, a bright star located nearly above the Earth's North Pole and often used for navigation.

Usage & Nuances

'Polaris' is the formal scientific name for the North Star. In everyday conversation, people often say 'the North Star.' Used in astronomy, navigation, and sometimes symbolically for guidance.

• Spanish: Estrella Polar
• Portuguese (BR): Estrela Polar
• Portuguese (PT): Estrela Polar
• Chinese (Simplified): 北极星
• Chinese (Traditional): 北極星
• Hindi: ध्रुव तारा
• Arabic: النجم القطبي
• Bengali: পোলারিস - ধ্রুবতারা
• Russian: Полярная звезда - Полярис
• Japanese: ポラリス - 北極星
• Vietnamese: Polaris - Sao Bắc Cực
• Korean: 폴라리스 - 북극성
• Turkish: Polaris - Kuzey Yıldızı
• Urdu: پولاریس - ستارہ ٴ شمالی
• Indonesian: Polaris - Bintang Utara

Example Sentences

Polaris is also called the North Star.

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Sailors use Polaris to find direction at night.

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Polaris is easy to see in the night sky.

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Ancient travelers followed Polaris to stay on the right path.

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If you're lost at night, finding Polaris can help you figure out which way is north.

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Many cultures see Polaris as a symbol of guidance and hope.

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