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meridian noun 1 geog a an imaginary line on the Earth's surface passing through the poles at right angles to the equator; a line of longitude; b a representation of this, eg on a map. 2 literary the peak, eg of success. 3 in Chinese medicine: any of several lines or pathways through the body along which life energy flows. meridional adj 1 technical belonging or relating to, or along, a meridian. 2 literary belonging or relating to the south, especially to S Europe.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from Latin meridianus, from meridies midday, from medius middle + dies day.