The Arctic Circle is an imaginary line drawn around the northern part of the world at approximately 66° North.
Arctic Circle in British English
noun
the imaginary circle round the earth, parallel to the equator, at latitude 66° 32′ N; it marks the northernmost point at which the sun appears above the level of the horizon on the winter solstice
Arctic Circle in American English
[alsoa- c-]
an imaginary circle parallel to the equator, c. 66°34′ north of it
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Arctic Circle
British English: Arctic Circle /ˈɑːktɪk ˈsɜːkl/ NOUN
The Arctic Circle is an imaginary line drawn around the northern part of the world at approximately 66° North.