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antarctic circle
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Definition of ANTARCTIC CIRCLE
: the parallel of latitude that is approximately 661⁄2 degrees south of the equator and that circumscribes the southern frigid zone
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First Known Use of ANTARCTIC CIRCLE
1556
ANTARCTIC CIRCLE Defined for Kids
Antarctic Circle
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Definition of ANTARCTIC CIRCLE for Kids
the parallel of latitude that is 661⁄2 degrees south of the equator
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