Mercator projection

noun

: a conformal map projection of which the meridians are usually drawn parallel to each other and the parallels of latitude are straight lines whose distance from each other increases with their distance from the equator

Illustration of Mercator projection

Examples of Mercator projection in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On the mobile app, however, the Mercator projection remains the default. — Reuters 4 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025

In addition to the timetable, a world map (Mercator projection) is provided, showing the region where the occultation will be visible. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2025

On Mercator projections Greenland occupies as much area as the entire continent of South America. — Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025

Africa’s smaller-than-actual cartographic footprint in the Mercator projection contributes to the global lack of attention for Africa. — Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Gerardus Mercator

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Mercator projection

• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection
• connexion
• convection
• correction