meridian

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Translations 1.2 Adjective

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meridian (plural meridians)

1. An imaginary great circle on the Earth's surface, passing through the geographic poles.
2. Either half of such a great circle, all points of which have the same longitude.
3. (astronomy) A great circle passing through the poles of the celestial sphere and the zenith for a particular observer.
4. (mathematics) A similar line on any general surface of revolution.
5. Any of the longitudinal pathways on the body along which the acupuncture points are distributed.
6. The highest point or state of consciousness and enlightenment achievable by a human.

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meridian

1. Meridional; relating to a meridian.
2. Relating to noon