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Meridian
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meridiano, linha meridiana
one of the imaginary lines between the North Pole and the South Pole, drawn on maps to help pinpoint a location
Exemplos
The Prime Meridian, located at Greenwich, England, serves as the reference point for measuring longitude around the globe.
O meridiano principal, localizado em Greenwich, Inglaterra, serve como ponto de referência para medir a longitude ao redor do globo.
Sailors relied on meridians to navigate the seas, using celestial bodies to determine their position relative to these imaginary lines.
Os marinheiros confiavam nos meridianos para navegar pelos mares, usando corpos celestes para determinar sua posição em relação a essas linhas imaginárias.
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the highest point or stage of development, achievement, or power
Exemplos
The empire reached its meridian under his rule.
Her artistic talent was at its meridian during the late 1990s.
meridian
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occurring at or related to noon
Exemplos
The meridian sun cast short shadows on the ground.
They met for a meridian meal beneath the palm trees.
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at the peak or most developed stage
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The artist produced her finest work in her meridian years.
The kingdom 's meridian age was marked by prosperity and peace.
