Greenwich meridian

noun

: the prime meridian that passes through Greenwich

Word History

Etymology

from Greenwich, England

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Greenwich meridian was in 1715

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“Greenwich meridian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Greenwich%20meridian. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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