Antarctic English

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Antarctic English is a variety of the English language spoken by people living on the continent of Antarctica and within the subantarctic islands.[1]:vii Spoken primarily by scientists and workers in the Antarctic tourism industry,[2] it consists of various unique words and is spoken with a unique accent. During the 19th and 20th centuries, Antarctic English was influenced by Spanish-speaking South Americans and Northern European explorers who introduced new words that continue to be used today.

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Antarctic English
RegionAntarctica
Early forms
Latin (English alphabet)
Language codes
ISO 639-3
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