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meridian Definition and Meaning in English (meridian definition)

noun
Synonyms:longitudeline of longitude
Quick Answer • Definition

Meridian definition: A meridian is an imaginary half-circle on the Earth's surface, connecting the North and South Poles, representing a line of longitude.

Definitions of Meridian

  1. 1noun

    A meridian is an imaginary half-circle on the Earth's surface, connecting the North and South Poles, representing a line of longitude.

  2. 2noun

    In traditional Chinese medicine, a meridian is a pathway in the body through which vital energy, or qi, is believed to flow.

Example Sentences

geography

“The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, London.”

navigation

“Sailors use meridians to determine their east-west position.”

Synonyms

longitudeline of longitude

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Meridian definition: A meridian is an imaginary half-circle on the Earth's surface, connecting the North and South Poles, representing a line of longitude.
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'Meridian' translates to 'meridian' in English. Meridian definition: A meridian is an imaginary half-circle on the Earth's surface, connecting the North and South Poles, representing a line of longitude.
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