meridional
of, relating to, or resembling a meridian.
characteristic of the south or of people inhabiting the south, especially of France.
southern; southerly.
an inhabitant of the south, especially the south of France.
Origin of meridional
1Other words from meridional
- me·rid·i·o·nal·ly, adverb
- trans·me·rid·i·o·nal, adjective
- trans·me·rid·i·o·nal·ly, adverb
- un·me·rid·i·o·nal, adjective
- un·me·rid·i·o·nal·ly, adverb
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How to use meridional in a sentence
Should we be successful, and be able to complete this exceedingly important meridional traverse through an unknown part of Tibet?
Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 2 (of 2) | Sven HedinThe partiality of the meridional for unencumbered interiors had something to do with making the procession path thirty feet wide.
How France Built Her Cathedrals | Elizabeth Boyle O'ReillyEthiopia is departed in two principal parts, and that is the East part and the meridional part.
The World's Greatest Books, Volume 19 | VariousFor the resulting vision of herself in the splendour of her beauty, she sat waiting the meridional sun.
Lilith | George MacDonaldA more direct effect of terrestrial rotation has been claimed in the case of rivers which flow in a meridional direction.
British Dictionary definitions for meridional
/ (məˈrɪdɪənəl) /
along, relating to, or resembling a meridian
characteristic of or located in the south, esp of Europe
an inhabitant of the south, esp of France
Origin of meridional
1Derived forms of meridional
- meridionally, adverb
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Scientific definitions for meridional
[ mə-rĭd′ē-ə-nəl ]
Of or relating to meridians or a meridian.
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