north pole

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nawrth pohl]
- /nɔrθ poʊl/
- /nɔːθ pəʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nawrth pohl]
- /nɔrθ poʊl/

Definitions of north pole words

noun north pole the region of a magnet toward which the lines of magnetic induction converge (south pole) or from which the lines of induction diverge (north pole) 1
noun north pole either of the two points on the earth's surface where the dipping needle of a compass stands vertical, one in the arctic, the other in the antarctic. 1
noun north pole Earth's northernmost point 1
proper noun north pole The North Pole is the place on the surface of the earth which is farthest towards the north. 0
noun north pole the northernmost point on the earth's axis, at a latitude of 90°N 0
noun north pole the point of intersection of the earth's extended axis and the northern half of the celestial sphere, lying about 1° from Polaris 0

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Origin of north pole

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400

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Parts of speech for North pole

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north pole popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for north pole

noun north pole

arctic ocean — the ocean surrounding the North Pole, north of the Arctic Circle. Area: about 14 100 000 sq km (5 440 000 sq miles)

Just one Synonym for north pole