Meridian

/məˈrɪdiən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an imaginary line on the Earth's surface that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, used to indicate longitude.

The Prime Meridian is defined as 0 degrees longitude and passes through Greenwich, England.

a point or period of highest development, greatest prosperity, or success.

The city reached its meridian during the industrial revolution when it became a major manufacturing hub.

a circle of constant longitude passing through a given place on the earth's surface.

The meridian of a location can be determined by its time zone.

From Latin 'meridianus', meaning 'midday, southern'.

high noon

The exact middle of the day; the moment the sun is at its peak in the sky.

meridian of life

A point in life where one has reached maturity or full potential.

longitude

The geographic coordinate that specifies the east-west position of a point on the Earth's surface.

latitude

The geographic coordinate that specifies the north-south position of a point on the Earth's surface.

zenith

The point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above an observer.