meridional
[ muh-rid-ee-uh-nl ]
/ məˈrɪd i ə nl /
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adjective
of, relating to, or resembling a meridian.
characteristic of the south or of people inhabiting the south, especially of France.
southern; southerly.
noun
an inhabitant of the south, especially the south of France.
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Words nearby meridional
Meridia, meridian, meridian angle, meridian circle, méridienne, meridional, meridional aberration, Merilee, Mérimée, Merín, Merina
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British Dictionary definitions for meridional
meridional
/ (məˈrɪdɪənəl) /
adjective
along, relating to, or resembling a meridian
characteristic of or located in the south, esp of Europe
noun
an inhabitant of the south, esp of France
Derived forms of meridional
meridionally, adverbWord Origin for meridional
C14: from Late Latin merīdiōnālis southern; see meridian; for form, compare septentriōnālis septentrional
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Medical definitions for meridional
meridional
[ mə-rĭd′ē-ə-nəl ]
adj.
Of or relating to meridians or a meridian.
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Scientific definitions for meridional
meridional
[ mə-rĭd′ē-ə-nəl ]
Of or relating to meridians or a meridian.
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