meridian

US /məˈrɪd.i.ən/
UK /məˈrɪd.i.ən/
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1.

meridian

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

:
The Prime Meridian passes through Greenwich, London.
Meridian Perdana melalui Greenwich, London.
Navigators use meridians to determine longitude.
Pelayar menggunakan meridian untuk menentukan longitud.
2.

kemuncak, zenit

a period of greatest splendor, prosperity, or power

:
The empire reached its meridian during the 18th century.
Empayar itu mencapai kemuncaknya pada abad ke-18.
She is now in the meridian of her career.
Dia kini berada di kemuncak kerjayanya.