Antarctic English

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

Antarctic English is a variety of the English language spoken by people living on the continent of Antarctica and within the subantarctic islands.:vii Spoken primarily by scientists and workers in the Antarctic tourism industry, 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.