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The map showed a meridian line.
What does Meridian mean?
A meridian is a map line used to measure longitude.
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an imaginary line from the North Pole to the South Pole used to measure longitude.
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Longitude is measured using meridians.
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A meridian helps geographers describe exact positions on Earth.
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MeaningMeridian means A meridian is a map line used to measure longitude.
ExampleExample: The map showed a meridian line.
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- muh · rid · ee · un
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- rid
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- un
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Synonyms
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longitude linea line used to measure east-west position
map linea line drawn or imagined on a map
coordinate linea line used to locate places
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meridian
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meridians
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