meridian
1 antonym for meridian — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — An imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole, used to measure longitude.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
An imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole, used to measure longitude.
“Greenwich sits on the prime meridian, from which all other longitudes are measured.”
2. noun
The highest or most successful point of something; its peak.
“The band reached its meridian in the late 1990s before splitting up.”
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Antonyms
How to use meridian
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
prime meridian
reach one's meridian
crossing the meridian
Etymology
From Latin meridianus, "of midday," since the meridian line was originally defined by the sun's position at noon.
Full origin of meridian →Frequently asked questions
What does “meridian” mean?
The word “meridian” means an imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole, used to measure longitude. In plain terms, a north-south reference line for measuring location, or figuratively, the peak of something.
How do you pronounce “meridian”?
“Meridian” is pronounced muh-RIH-dih-uhn (/məˈɹɪ.di.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “meridian” in a sentence?
Here is “meridian” used in a sentence: “Greenwich sits on the prime meridian, from which all other longitudes are measured.”
What part of speech is “meridian”?
“Meridian” is a noun.
Where does the word “meridian” come from?
The word “meridian” comes from Latin. From Latin meridianus, "of midday," since the meridian line was originally defined by the sun's position at noon.
Is “meridian” a common word?
“Meridian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “meridian” have?
“Meridian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole, used to measure longitude.
