'polar-dwelling' originates from the combination of 'polar,' referring to the poles of the Earth, and 'dwelling,' meaning living or residing.

'Polar' comes from the Latin word 'polaris,' meaning 'of the pole,' and 'dwelling' comes from Old English 'dwellan,' meaning 'to lead astray' or 'to hinder.'

Initially, 'dwelling' meant 'to lead astray,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'living or residing.'