Definition of Meridional

1. Adjective. Of or relating to a meridian.

Partainyms: Meridian
Derivative terms: Meridian

2. Adjective. Located in the south or characteristic of southern people or places.
Similar to: Southern

Definition of Meridional

1. a. Of or pertaining to the meridian.

Definition of Meridional

1. Adjective. Located in the south, southern; later especially, pertaining to the south of France or other southern parts of Europe. (defdate from 14th c.) ¹

2. Adjective. (astronomy geography) Along a north-south direction, or relative to a meridian; or relating to meridians or a meridian. (defdate from 15th c.) ¹

3. Adjective. Of or characteristic of southern areas or people, especially those in the south of France or other southern parts of Europe. (defdate from 19th c.) ¹

4. Noun. An inhabitant of a southern region, especially the south of France. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Meridional

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Meridional

1. Relating to a meridian. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Meridional

merhorse
merhusband
meri
mericarp
mericarps
mericlone
meride
meridian
meridian of cornea
meridianally
meridiani
meridiani bulbi oculi
meridians
meridians of eye
meridianus
meridional (current term)
meridional aberration
meridional cleavage
meridional fibres
meridional ray
meridional wind
meridionality
meridionally
meridionals
meridiungulate
meridiungulates
meril
merils
merimake
merimakes

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