adj

meridional

Meridional (adj) means located in the south, southern; later especially, often pertaining to the southern parts of Europe.

adj

located in the south, southern; later especially, often pertaining to the southern parts of Europe.

of or characteristic of southern areas or people, especially those in the southern parts of Europe

along a north–south direction, or relative to a meridian; or relating to meridians or a meridian

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French meridional, from Latin merīdiōnālis, from merīdiēs (“noon; south”).

Rhymes for meridional

coronal rational diagonal personal seasonal national optional regional hormonal fictional emotional irrational

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of meridional?

"meridional" (adj) means located in the south, southern; later especially, often pertaining to the southern parts of Europe.

What are the different meanings of meridional?

"meridional" has 3 main meanings: 1. located in the south, southern; later especially, often pertaining to the southern parts of Europe; 2. of or characteristic of southern areas or people, especially those in the southern parts of Europe; 3. along a north–south direction, or relative to a meridian; or relating to meridians or a meridian.