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circumpolar

/ˌˈsʌrkəmˌpoʊlər/
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Definitions of circumpolar
  1. adjective
    located or found throughout a polar region
    synonyms:
    polar
    of or existing at or near a geographical pole or within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles
  2. 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
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