What does POLAR mean?

Parts of Speech:

adjective, noun

Definitions:

Adjective: relating to or near the North or South Pole.
Noun: a native or inhabitant of the polar regions.

Pronunciations:

US: poh-ler
UK: poh-luh

Origin and Usage:

The word "polar" comes from the Latin word "polus" which means "end of an axis." It was first used in English in the mid-16th century to describe the North and South Pole regions. The adjective "polar" is commonly used to describe things that are related to the North or South Pole, such as polar bears, polar ice caps, and polar explorers. The noun "polar" is used to refer to a person or animal that is native to or inhabits the polar regions.

Synonyms:

Arctic, antarctic, frigid, gelid, glacial, icy, subzero

Related Words:

Arctic, north, south

Example Sentences:

Adjective:
- The polar ice caps are melting due to global warming.
- The polar vortex is bringing freezing temperatures to the Midwest.
- The polar bear is a symbol of the Arctic.

Noun:
- The Inuit are a polar people who have adapted to life in the Arctic.
- The polar explorer Ernest Shackleton led several expeditions to the South Pole.
- The polar bear is one of the largest land predators in the world.