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meridian

[məˈrɪdiən]

meridian Definition

  • 1a circle of constant longitude passing through a given place on the earth's surface and the terrestrial poles
  • 2the highest point reached by the sun in its apparent motion across the sky
  • 3a period of greatest prosperity or productivity

Using meridian: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "meridian" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The meridian of Greenwich is used as the prime meridian.

  • Example

    The sun was at its meridian, casting no shadows.

  • Example

    The company reached its meridian in the 1990s.

meridian Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for meridian

Antonyms for meridian

Idioms Using meridian

  • past one's meridian

    past the point of one's greatest success or productivity

    Example

    He was once a great writer, but now he is past his meridian.

  • the period of life when a person is considered to be at their best or most successful

    Example

    In many cultures, the meridian of life is considered to be around the age of 40.

  • noon, the time when the sun is at its highest point in the sky

    Example

    We will meet at the park at meridian hour.

Phrases with meridian

  • reaching the highest point of success or achievement

    Example

    After years of hard work, he finally passed the meridian of his career.

  • a line on a map connecting places with the same longitude

    Example

    The meridian line of 180 degrees is opposite to the prime meridian.

  • the altitude of the sun when it is at its highest point in the sky

    Example

    The meridian altitude of the sun can be used to determine the latitude of a place.

Origins of meridian

from Latin 'meridianus', meaning 'of noon, southern'

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Summary: meridian in Brief

The term 'meridian' [məˈrɪdiən] refers to a circle of constant longitude on the earth's surface, the highest point reached by the sun in the sky, or a period of greatest prosperity or productivity. It is exemplified by phrases like 'passing the meridian,' denoting reaching the highest point of success, and idioms like 'past one's meridian,' implying being past the point of greatest productivity.