Synonyms for

Meridian

Verb / mɜ:ˈɪdi:ʌn / Another word for meridian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Meridian refers to the highest point reached by the sun in the sky at noon, or a circle passing through the two poles of the earth.

Synonyms & similar words

pinnacle acme elevation superlative meridian peak lineoflongitude height top summit tiptop prime longitude equator colure

Synonyms by register

Formal

zenith apex summit peak

Informal

top high point best

Literary

crown pinnacle height

Antonyms

equator nadir base bottom low point lowest point

Common collocations

  • prime meridian
  • imaginary line
  • celestial meridian
  • local meridian
  • upper meridian
  • lower meridian
  • north-south line

Word family

noun meridian
adjective meridional

Usage note

Primarily used in geography and astronomy to refer to a line of longitude or the highest point. Avoid using it informally for 'best' unless in a very specific, elevated context.

Example sentences

  1. The prime meridian is located in Greenwich, England.
  2. The meridian divides the earth into the eastern and western hemispheres.
  3. The sun is at its highest point in the meridian at noon.
  4. The meridian passes through both the North and South poles.
  5. The celestial meridian is an imaginary line in the sky.

Quotes

  • The meridian of Greenwich has been universally accepted as the initial meridian since 1884.
  • The prime meridian at Greenwich was established by international agreement in 1884.
  • The prime meridian is arbitrary and was selected for historical reasons.

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