meridional
1 of 2adjective
me·rid·i·o·nal mə-ˈri-dē-ə-nᵊl 
1
: of, relating to, or situated in the south : southern
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of people living in the south especially of France
3
: of, relating to, or situated on or along a meridian
meridionally
mə-ˈri-dē-ə-nᵊl-ē
adverb meridional
2 of 2noun
: a native or inhabitant of southern Europe and especially southern France
Example Sentences
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David Bressan, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 For 2000 years, vineyards have been exploited in the Bordeaux region thanks to its mild oceanic climate coupled with meridional shades. Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021 Scientists say a long-term pattern of climate variability called the Atlantic meridional mode helps determine the level of hurricane activity. Henry Fountain, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2017 CBS News, 12 Apr. 2018
Adjective
In the movie, a freshwater pulse from the melting Arctic ice sheet shuts down the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC). David Bressan, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2022 For 2000 years, vineyards have been exploited in the Bordeaux region thanks to its mild oceanic climate coupled with meridional shades. Cécilia Pelloux, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021 Scientists say a long-term pattern of climate variability called the Atlantic meridional mode helps determine the level of hurricane activity. Henry Fountain, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2017 Noun
The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, called AMOC, is a key conveyor belt for ocean water and air, creating weather. CBS News, 12 Apr. 2018 Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from Middle French meridionel, from Late Latin meridionalis, from Latin meridies
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1878, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
meridional
adjective
me·rid·i·o·nal mə-ˈrid-ē-ən-ᵊl
: of, relating to, or situated on or along a meridian
meridional differences in the acuity of vision
meridional and circular fibers of the ciliary muscle