meridian (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /məˈrɪdiən/
Definition
An imaginary line connecting the north and south poles, passing through a given location on Earth's surface; a line of longitude.
Examples
The prime meridian is the line of 0 degrees longitude.
Cartographers use meridians to divide the globe into sections.
The ship's navigator plotted its course using latitude and meridian lines.
How to Use meridian
- meridian of longitude (collocation)
- A specific line of longitude. — "The city is located on the 74th meridian of longitude west."
- crossing the meridian (collocation)
- Passing over the imaginary line of longitude or the celestial meridian. — "The planet was observed crossing the meridian at precisely 2:00 AM."
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