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- [muh-rid-ee-uh-nl]
- /məˈrɪd i ə nl/
- /mə.ˈrɪ.dɪən.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muh-rid-ee-uh-nl]
- /məˈrɪd i ə nl/
Definitions of meridional word
- adjective meridional of, relating to, or resembling a meridian. 1
- adjective meridional characteristic of the south or of people inhabiting the south, especially of France. 1
- adjective meridional southern; southerly. 1
- noun meridional an inhabitant of the south, especially the south of France. 1
- noun meridional Of or in the south; southern. 1
- adjective meridional along, relating to, or resembling a meridian 0
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Origin of meridional
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin merīdiōnālis southern, modeled on septentriōnālis septentrional. See meridian, -al1
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Parts of speech for Meridional
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
meridional popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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Antonyms for meridional
adj meridional
- northern — lying toward or situated in the north.
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