"Antarctic English" meaning in All languages combined

See Antarctic English on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Antarctic English
  1. An accent and variety of the English language spoken by researchers living on the continent of Antarctica, being a mixture of their native languages and neologisms for concepts relating to the continent and daily life, such as the types and characteristics of ice, equipment and routine. Wikipedia link: Antarctic English Categories (topical): Dialects, English Related terms: Arctic English
    Sense id: en-Antarctic_English-en-name-HtABn2bH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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