meridional vs southly

meridional

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

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

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

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

southly

adj
  • Synonym of southerly 

adv
  • Synonym of southerly 

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