- Of or relating to meridians or a meridian.
- Located in the south; southern.
- Of or characteristic of southern areas or people.
An inhabitant of a southern region, especially the south of France.
[Middle English, pertaining to the sun's position at noon, from Old French meridionel, southern, from Late Latin merīdiōnālis, from Latin merīdiānus, of midday, southern. See meridian.]





