arctic circle

Noun

One of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. It is the parallel of latitude that runs 66°33′48.0″ north of the Equator.

ریشه

Arctic comes from the Greek 'arktikos', meaning 'near the bear, northern' and circle from Old French 'cercle', meaning 'ring, circle'.

مثال

• The Arctic Circle marks the southern extremity of the polar day.
• Many explorers have attempted to cross the Arctic Circle.
• The Arctic Circle is a popular destination for adventure tourism.

ترکیب‌های رایج

cross the Arctic Circle within the Arctic Circle Arctic Circle region