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    Meridional (en. Southern)

    /meɾiˈðjonal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Related to the meridian or the direction of the south.
    The southern climate is warmer than that of northern regions.
    El clima meridional es más cálido que el de las regiones norteñas.
    That is situated in the south.
    Southern culture is distinguished by its traditions and customs.
    La cultura meridional se distingue por sus tradiciones y costumbres.
    Coming from southern countries.
    Southern music has very characteristic rhythms.
    La música meridional tiene ritmos muy característicos.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'meridionalis', which means 'of noon' or 'of the south'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the southern area
    in the southern region
    por la zona meridional
    southern climate
    climate characteristic of southern areas
    clima meridional
    southern people
    people who live in the south
    pueblo meridional

    Related Words

    meridian
    Line that connects the two poles of the Earth.
    meridiano
    south
    Direction opposite to north.
    sur

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to the southern area in a colloquial way
    I’m going to spend the weekend in the south.
    Voy a pasar el fin de semana en el meridional.
    Term used in some contexts to describe people with cultural traits from the south
    He is a southerner passionate about his cultural heritage.
    Es un meridional apasionado por su herencia cultural.