prime meridian
Pronunciation
/pɹˈaɪm mɛɹˈɪdiən/

Definition & Meaning of "prime meridian"in English

Prime meridian
01

an imaginary line that goes from the North Pole to the South Pole, which helps to measure how far east or west a place is on Earth

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
prime meridians
Examples
The prime meridian is crucial for global navigation and timekeeping.
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