Nearctic

Pronunciation: /ni.ˈɑː(k).tɪk/

The English word “Nearctic” has 2 meanings listed here.

proper noun

One of the major ecozones of the world, covering most of the North American continent.

adjective

Relating to the Nearctic ecozone.

Etymology

Coined by English zoologist, ornithologist, and lawyer Philip Sclater in 1858 as ne(o)- + arctic (New World arctic). Modelled after Palearctic (Old World arctic).

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