meridian
noun
An imaginary circle passing through the poles and any given point on Earth's surface; the highest point of achievement or development; midday.
Etymology
From Latin meridianus "of midday, southern," from meridies "noon, south," from medius "middle" + dies "day."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The prime meridian at Greenwich divides East from West."
- 2.
"At the meridian of his career, he was directing major Hollywood films."
- 3.
"The sun crosses the meridian at local noon."
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Fun Fact
The Prime Meridian at Greenwich, England (0 degrees longitude) was established as the global standard in 1884. Before this, different countries used their own capitals as the prime meridian.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (M, E, R, I, D, I, A, N)
Scrabble Value: 11 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "ME" at the start of words.
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