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
: a native or inhabitant of southern Europe and especially southern France
Examples of meridional in a Sentence
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Time, 27 July 2023
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
CBS News, 12 Apr. 2018
Adjective
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.
—Time, 27 July 2023
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
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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
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