meridional
[ muh-rid-ee-uh-nl ]
/ məˈrɪd i ə nl /
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.
Origin of meridional
OTHER WORDS FROM meridional
Words nearby meridional
merida,
meriden,
meridian,
meridian angle,
meridian circle,
meridional,
meridional aberration,
merilee,
merina,
mering,
meringue
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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
Medical definitions for meridional
meridional
[ mə-rĭd′ē-ə-nəl ]
adj.
Of or relating to meridians or a meridian.
Scientific definitions for meridional
meridional
[ mə-rĭd′ē-ə-nəl ]
Of or relating to meridians or a meridian.