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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

meridians

/məˈrɪdiənz/ noun · British & US
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What does meridians mean?

noun

A meridian is an imaginary line on the Earth's surface that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole, passing through a particular point. Meridians are used as reference lines for measuring longitude.

Example

"The navigator used the meridians to chart their course across the ocean."

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