First Known Use: 1854
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subarctic
adjective sub·arc·tic \-ˈärk-tik, -ˈär-tik\
Definition of SUBARCTIC
: of, relating to, characteristic of, or being regions immediately outside of the arctic circle or regions similar to these in climate or conditions of life
— subarctic noun
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