antarctica
word
Definition
Antarctica is the Earth's southernmost continent, covered in ice and located around the South Pole.
Usage & Nuances
Always capitalized because it's a proper noun. Not used with 'the' in modern English ('in Antarctica'). Key collocations: 'Antarctic research', 'Antarctic expedition'. Don't confuse with 'the Arctic', which refers to the North Pole region.
Spanish: AntártidaPortuguese (BR): AntárticaPortuguese (PT): AntártidaChinese (Simplified): 南极洲Chinese (Traditional): 南極洲Hindi: अंटार्कटिकाArabic: القارة القطبية الجنوبيةBengali: অ্যান্টার্কটিকাRussian: АнтарктидаJapanese: 南極大陸Vietnamese: Nam CựcKorean: 남극Turkish: AntarktikaUrdu: انٹارکٹکاIndonesian: Antarktika
Example Sentences
Antarctica is very cold all year round.
basic
Many scientists work in Antarctica.
basic
There are no cities in Antarctica.
basic
My dream is to visit Antarctica and see the penguins.
natural
Few people have ever been to Antarctica because it's so remote.
natural
Did you know there are no native land animals in Antarctica?
natural