Of or relating to the North or South Pole of the earth (or another celestial object), or the poles of the celestial sphere; situated near or aligned…

= polar, adj. 1a.

Situated, occurring, or originating (relatively) close to either or both of the geographical or magnetic poles. Also: adjacent to the north or south…

Geography. Round or about either terrestrial pole.

Of a force: acting in a direction away from a pole.

Situated at or directed towards a pole, esp. a north or south pole.

Of, pertaining to, or occurring in both polar regions.