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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

meridian

/məˈrɪdiən/ noun · British & US
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What does meridian mean?

noun

A line on a map or globe that connects points of equal longitude, or the time of day at a particular place on the Earth's surface, especially when it is at its highest or lowest point in the sky.

Example

"The meridian of Greenwich is the reference point for all other longitudes."

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