Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
meridian
noun
/məˈrɪdiən/
Definition
A meridian is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, used in geography to indicate longitude.
Examples
- The Prime Meridian is at 0 degrees longitude.
- As the sun reached its meridian, it cast long shadows across the ground.
- They discussed their lives’ meridian moments during the reunion.
Meaning
In a more general sense, ‘meridian’ can refer to a high point or peak in an experience or situation.
Synonyms
- longitude line
- high point
- zenith
