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

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin merīdiōnālis southern, modeled on septentriōnālis septentrional. See meridian, -al1

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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, adverb

Word Origin for meridional

C14: from Late Latin merīdiōnālis southern; see meridian; for form, compare septentriōnālis septentrional

Medical definitions for meridional

meridional
[ mə-rĭdē-ə-nəl ]

adj.

Of or relating to meridians or a meridian.

Scientific definitions for meridional

meridional
[ mə-rĭdē-ə-nəl ]

Of or relating to meridians or a meridian.