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meridional

me·rid·i·o·nal [ mə ríddee ən'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of meridian: along, belonging to, relating to, or like a meridian

2. of southern regions: characteristic of or located in the south, especially southern Europe

3. of southern peoples: relating to or characteristic of people who live in the south, especially southern Europe



noun  (plural me·rid·i·o·nals)
Definition:
 
southern person: somebody who comes from the south, especially southern France

[14th century. Via French< late Latin meridionalis< Latin meridies (see meridian)]

me·rid·i·on·al·ly adverb
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