meridional vs southerly

meridional

adj
  • located in the south, southern; later especially, often pertaining to the southern parts of Europe. 

  • along a north-south direction, or relative to a meridian; or relating to meridians or a meridian 

  • of or characteristic of southern areas or people, especially those in the southern parts of Europe 

noun
  • an inhabitant of a southern region, especially the south of France 

southerly

adj
  • Located towards or in the south. 

  • Facing the south; directed towards the south. 

  • Coming from the south. 

noun
  • A wind blowing from the south. 

adv
  • From the south. 

  • In a southward direction or position; (towards the) south. 

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