Meridian

Pronunciation: /mərˈɪdiːən/

Meridian (noun)

  1. An imaginary line on Earth running from the North Pole to the South Pole.
  2. The highest point or stage of something, like success or power.
  3. The time of day when the sun is at its highest point, around noon.

Examples

  • The prime meridian runs through Greenwich.
  • Maps often show the meridian for navigation.

Common collocations: cross the meridian, prime meridian, reach the meridian, meridian of success, at meridian

Synonyms of Meridian

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Meridian

  • opposite point in the sky