Meaning of the word Antarctica in English

What does Antarctica mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

Antarctica

US /ænˈtɑːrk.tɪ.kə/
UK /ænˈtɑːk.tɪ.kə/
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Noun

a continent around the South Pole, almost entirely covered by ice sheets, and is the coldest, driest, and highest continent on Earth

Example:
Scientists are studying climate change in Antarctica.
No permanent human residents live in Antarctica.