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meridional

[ muh-rid-ee-uh-nl ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or resembling a meridian.
  2. characteristic of the south or of people inhabiting the south, especially of France.
  3. southern; southerly.


noun

  1. an inhabitant of the south, especially the south of France.

meridional

/ əˈɪɪəə /

adjective

  1. along, relating to, or resembling a meridian
  2. characteristic of or located in the south, esp of Europe
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. an inhabitant of the south, esp of France
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

meridional

/ ə-ĭŧ-ə-ə /

  1. Of or relating to meridians or a meridian.
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ徱DzԲ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·i··Բ· adverb
  • ٰԲm·i··Բ adjective
  • trans·i··Բ· adverb
  • ܲm·i··Բ adjective
  • un·i··Բ· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of meridional1

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin ī徱ō “southern,” modeled on ٱԳٰō “nǰٳ.” See meridian, -al 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of meridional1

C14: from Late Latin ī徱ō southern; see meridian ; for form, compare ٱԳٰō septentrional
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The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is one of the most important fundamental features of the climate system.

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One of these is the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, or AMOC—the ocean conveyor belt.

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The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is a vital system of ocean currents that circulates water throughout the Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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This is how scientists figured out what is called the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, or "AMOC" for short.

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The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation — or "AMOC" for short — can be likened to a series of conveyor belts.

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