meridional

adjective

me·rid·i·o·nal | \ mə-ˈri-dē-ə-nᵊl

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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

meridional

noun

Definition of meridional (Entry 2 of 2)

: a native or inhabitant of southern Europe and especially southern France

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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, "Conditions That Form More Hurricanes Also Protect U.S., Study Finds," 4 Jan. 2017

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The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, called AMOC, is a key conveyor belt for ocean water and air, creating weather. — CBS News, "Global warming is slowing Atlantic Ocean circulation, study finds," 12 Apr. 2018

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meridional

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me·rid·i·o·nal | \ mə-ˈrid-ē-ən-ᵊl

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: 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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