Arctic and Northern

Arctic

Arctic adjective - Having a low or subnormal temperature.

Northern is a synonym for arctic in far northern topic. In some cases you can use "Northern" instead the word "Arctic" as an adjective or an adverb.

Northern

Northern adjective - Situated in or oriented toward the north.
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Synonyms for Northern

Arctic is a synonym for northern in northerly topic. You can use "Arctic" instead the word "Northern" as an adjective or an adverb, if it concerns topics such as pertaining to the north.

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  • It seems quite common in fantasy worlds to have an arctic or temperate climate in the northern hemisphere, and a tropical climate in the southern hemisphere, i.e., a cold north and a hot south.
  • Winter Warfare Another forgotten World War II campaign involved Spitzbergen, Norway's farthest northern possession, all of it above the Arctic Circle.
  • Video Game / Assassin's Creed: Rogue Grim Up North: You visit the Arctic circle during the game and see the Northern Lights.
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