Definitions
- Describing something related to or situated in the southern part of a region or country. - Referring to a climate or vegetation zone located near the equator. - Talking about a person or culture originating from or associated with the southern hemisphere.
- Referring to an imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole, used as a reference for longitude. - Describing something related to or situated on the line of longitude passing through a particular place. - Talking about a point in time when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are related to geography and spatial orientation.
- 2Both words have Latin roots.
- 3Both words involve imaginary lines or points used as reference markers.
- 4Both words can be used as adjectives or nouns.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Meridional refers to the southern part of a region or country, while meridian refers to an imaginary line of longitude or a point in time when the sun reaches its highest point.
- 2Usage: Meridional is less common and more specialized than meridian, which has broader usage in various contexts.
- 3Association: Meridional is often associated with the southern hemisphere, while meridian is associated with navigation, astronomy, and timekeeping.
Remember this!
Meridional and meridian are two words that share Latin roots and are related to geography and spatial orientation. However, they have different meanings and usage. Meridional refers to the southern part of a region or country, while meridian refers to an imaginary line of longitude or a point in time when the sun reaches its highest point. Meridian is more commonly used and has broader usage in various contexts, while meridional is more specialized and less common.
