1. relating to or characteristic of the region just south of the Arctic Circle

1. the subarctic region

Examples

• The subarctic climate features long, harsh winters and short, cool summers.
• Many coniferous forests thrive in subarctic conditions.
• Caribou migrate across the vast subarctic wilderness.
• The research station was located in the subarctic of northern Canada.
• Subarctic temperatures can drop well below freezing for months.
• Indigenous peoples have adapted to life in the subarctic for thousands of years.
• The subarctic supports unique ecosystems despite its challenging environment.