meridian

10 synonyms and 1 antonym for meridian, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — An imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole, used to measure longitude.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

top height peak summit

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

elevation pinnacle

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

acme tiptop superlative line of 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.”

top height peak summit elevation pinnacle acme tiptop superlative line of longitude

2. noun

The highest or most successful point of something; its peak.

“The band reached its meridian in the late 1990s before splitting up.”

Opposites

nadir

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.

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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.

Related words

meridienne meridional meridionally méridienne

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