arctic 2023.03.13 Meaning of arctic in English Adjective US /ˈɑrktɪk/ UK /ˈɑːktɪk/ 1. of or relating to Arctic arctic adventures Noun US /ˈɑrktɪk/ UK /ˈɑːktɪk/ 1. the area around the North Pole There is little life in the Arctic.