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Meridian
01
one of the imaginary lines between the North Pole and the South Pole, drawn on maps to help pinpoint a location
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
meridians
Examples
The Prime Meridian, located at Greenwich, England, serves as the reference point for measuring longitude around the globe.
02
the highest point or stage of development, achievement, or power
Examples
The empire reached its meridian under his rule.
meridian
01
occurring at or related to noon
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The meridian sun cast short shadows on the ground.
02
at the peak or most developed stage
Examples
The artist produced her finest work in her meridian years.
