meridian
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
An imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole, used to measure longitude.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
line of longitude
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The Prime _____, which passes through Greenwich, marks zero degrees longitude."
Answer: meridian
In your own words, what does "meridian" mean?
An imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole, used to measure longitude.
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