postmeridian

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post·me·rid·i·an

 (pōst′mə-rĭd′ē-ən)
adj.
Of, relating to, or taking place in the afternoon.
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postmeridian

(ˌpəʊstməˈrɪdɪən)
adj
after noon; in the afternoon or evening
[C17: from Latin postmerīdiānus in the afternoon; see post-, meridian]
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post•me•rid•i•an

(ˌpoʊst məˈrɪd i ən)

adj.
1. of or pertaining to the afternoon.
2. occurring after noon.
[1620–30; < Latin]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.postmeridian - after noon
antemeridian - before noon
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