Meaning of the word "polar region" in English

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polar region

US /ˈpoʊlər ˈriːdʒən/
UK /ˈpəʊlər ˈriːdʒən/

Noun

the regions of the Earth surrounding its geographical poles (the North and South Poles), characterized by ice-covered seas, tundra, and extremely cold temperatures

Example:
Explorers often face harsh conditions in the polar regions.
Climate change is causing the ice caps in the polar regions to melt.