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meridional
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me·rid·i·o·nal  (m-rd--nl)
adj.
1. Of or relating to meridians or a meridian.
2. Located in the south; southern.
3. Of or characteristic of southern areas or people.
n.
An inhabitant of a southern region, especially the south of France.

[Middle English, pertaining to the sun's position at noon, from Old French meridionel, southern, from Late Latin merdinlis, from Latin merdinus, of midday, southern; see meridian.]

meridional [məˈrɪdɪənəl]
adj
1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) along, relating to, or resembling a meridian
2. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) characteristic of or located in the south, esp of Europe
n
(Social Science / Peoples) an inhabitant of the south, esp of France
[from Late Latin merīdiōnālis southern; see meridian; for form, compare septentriōnālis septentrional]
meridionally  adv

meridional  (m-rd--nl)
Of or relating to meridians or a meridian.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.meridional - of or relating to a meridian
2.meridional - located in the south or characteristic of southern people or places
southern - situated in or coming from regions of the south; "the southern hemisphere"; "southern constellations"
Translations
meridional [məˈrɪdɪənl] ADJmeridional


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