meridian
Pronunciation: [məˈrɪdiən]
Word
Context: “geography”
(noun) a meridian is an imaginary line that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole. It helps us understand where something is located on the Earth.
Example
The Prime Meridian is the line that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
Example
There's no meridian that goes through this part of the ocean; it's too far from any land.
Example
Which meridian runs through your country?
Context: “time”
(noun) a meridian can also refer to a specific time of day, such as noon. It’s the time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky.
Example
We had lunch at noon, right at the meridian of the day.
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It's not meridian yet; the sun is still rising.
Example
What time is it now, is it close to the meridian?
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