Added 9 October 2026
meridional
/mɪˈɹɪdɪənəl/ adjective
In Latin: merīdiōnālis Wiktionary
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- Located in the south, southern; later especially, often pertaining to the southern parts of Europe. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
- Of or characteristic of southern areas or people, especially those in the southern parts of Europe.
- Along a north–south direction, or relative to a meridian; or relating to meridians or a meridian.
noun
- An inhabitant of a southern region, especially the south of France.
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French meridional, from Latin merīdiōnālis, from merīdiēs (“noon; south”).
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