Northerly or southerly extreme (4)

I believe the answer is:

pole

(Other definitions for pole that I've seen before include "One of two opposites" , "Magnet end" , "Long, round rod" , "European - flag bearer" , "Punt propeller" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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