meridian

US /məˈrɪd.i.ən/
UK /məˈrɪd.i.ən/
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meridiano

a circle of constant longitude passing through a given place on the earth's surface and the terrestrial poles

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The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, London.
Il meridiano principale passa per Greenwich, Londra.
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Navigators use meridians to determine longitude.
I navigatori usano i meridiani per determinare la longitudine.
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longitude lineline of longitude
2.

apice, culmine

a period of greatest splendor, prosperity, or power

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The empire reached its meridian during the 18th century.
L'impero raggiunse il suo apice durante il XVIII secolo.
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She is now in the meridian of her career.
Ora è nel culmine della sua carriera.
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