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adjective
- 1. situated around or inhabiting one of the earth's poles: "the eight circumpolar countries met in 1991"
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Learn the meaning of circumpolar, an adjective that describes something that is always visible above the horizon or near a pole of the earth. See examples of circumpolar in sentences and word history.
Denoting a star that from a given observer's latitude does not go below the horizon during its diurnal motion. The closer an observer is to one of the poles, the greater the portion of the sky that contains circumpolar stars. At the pole itself, all stars are circumpolar.
of or existing at or near a geographical pole or within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles. adjective. (of a celestial body) continually visible above the horizon during the entire 360 degrees of daily travel. “a circumpolar star” synonyms: seeable, visible. capable of being seen; or open to easy view. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Circumpolar."
Circumpolar means surrounding or near either of the earth's poles, or visible above the horizon at all times at a specified locality. Learn more about the word origin, usage, synonyms, and examples from Collins English Dictionary.
Learn the meaning of circumpolar, an adjective that describes something surrounding or near either pole of the earth or a celestial body. See examples, synonyms, and related words for circumpolar.
Circumpolar means relating to the polar regions of the sky or the Earth. Learn the etymology, pronunciation, and frequency of this adjective from the Oxford English Dictionary.
Circumpolar means located or found in one of the Polar Regions, or denoting a star that never sets below the horizon. Learn more about the word's usage, synonyms, antonyms, and translations from various sources.
