Nearctic

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Etymology

Coined by English zoologist, ornithologist, and lawyer Philip Sclater in 1858. Compound of neo +‎ arctic — New World arctic — in contrast to Palearctic (paleo- +‎ Arctic), Old World arctic.

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Nearctic

  1. (zoology) One of the major ecozones of the world, covering most of the North American continent.

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Nearctic (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Relating to the Nearctic ecozone.

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