Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Prime Meridian.
Prime Meridian - as a noun
Meridian at zero degree longitude from which east and west are reckoned (usually the greenwich longitude in england)
The meridian passing through greenwich; was internationally adopted as the earth's zero of longitude in 1884
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
greenwich meridianExample Sentences
"The prime meridian is the line of longitude that passes through Greenwich, England."
"The prime meridian divides the Earth into the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere."
"The prime meridian is used as the reference point for measuring longitude."
"Navigators rely on the prime meridian to calculate their positions at sea."
"The prime meridian serves as the basis for determining time zones."
