Definitions | meridian |
| noun - 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: adjective - Meridional; relating to a meridian.
- Relating to noon
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