Meaning of the word polar in English

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polar

US /ˈpoʊ.lɚ/
UK /ˈpoʊ.lɚ/
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Adjective

1.

relating to the North or South Pole or the regions around them

Example:
The expedition studied polar bears in their natural habitat.
The climate in the polar regions is extremely cold.
2.

having opposite characteristics or tendencies

Example:
Their opinions on the matter were polar opposites.
The two cultures represent polar extremes.
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