Complete Definition of "meridian"

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

Translations
trans-top|imaginary great circle on the Earth's surface
Czech: poledník m
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Adjective
meridian

#Meridional; relating to a meridian.
#Relating to noon

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