antimeridian
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Antimeridian
The reference line at 180° longitude, on the opposite side of earth to the prime meridianThe reference line at 180° longitude, on the opposite side of earth to the prime meridian.
Meaning
2 sensesThe reference line at 180° longitude, on the opposite side of earth to the prime meridian.
Antimeridian
A meridian of longitude opposite to any given meridian used as a point of reference.
123° west is the antimeridian of the 57° east meridian.
Translations
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By meaning 1
the reference line at 180° longitude, on the opposite side of earth to the prime meridian:
Origin
From anti- + meridian.From anti- + meridian.
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Forms
plural: antimeridians| Singular | antimeridian |
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