Arctic and Equatorial

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Arctic adjective - Having a low or subnormal temperature.

Usage example: the arctic air of deep winter

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Equatorial is an antonym for arctic.

Equatorial adjective - Of or existing at or near the geographic equator.

Usage example: equatorial Africa

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Arctic is an antonym for equatorial.

Nearby Word: equator

Hence the hub is arctic, the edge equatorial (because the sun passes close to the edge).

Source: Discworld / The Colour of Magic

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