adj
meridional
Meridional (adj) means In or from the south, especially the southern parts of Europe.
adj
1
In or from the south, especially the southern parts of Europe.
"For much of the 19th century what we now know as South America was called Meridional America"
— Pablo A. Baisotti, A New Struggle for Independence in Modern Latin America (2021)
2
Typical of people or places in the south, particularly southern Europe.
"As soon as he heard the news of the trial and execution, he summed up the incident as a monument to Catholic intolerance, meridional superstition and judicial bigotry – and he decided to do something about it."
— Colin Jones, The Great Nation (2002)
3
Running from north to south, or connected with a meridian.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French meridional, itself from Latin merīdiōnālis, which traces back to merīdiēs (“noon; south”).
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Rhymes for meridional
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
fictional
emotional
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of meridional?
"meridional" (adj) means in or from the south, especially the southern parts of Europe.
What is the opposite of meridional?
Opposites of "meridional" include boreal, northern.
What are the different meanings of meridional?
"meridional" has 3 main meanings: 1. In or from the south, especially the southern parts of Europe; 2. Typical of people or places in the south, particularly southern Europe; 3. Running from north to south, or connected with a meridian.
