Line of longitude and Meridian

Line of longitude noun - An imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator.

Meridian is a synonym for line of longitude. In some cases you can use "Meridian" instead a noun phrase "Line of longitude".

Meridian noun - An imaginary great circle on the surface of the earth passing through the north and south poles at right angles to the equator.

Line of longitude is a synonym for meridian. You can use "Line of longitude" instead a noun "Meridian".

Nearby Word: meridional