antemeridian

/ˌæntɪˌmɛrɪˈdiːən/ or /ˌæntɪˌmɛrɪˈdiːnɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or being on the side of the Earth opposite to one’s meridian; west of a particular meridian.

“The antemeridian time was 5 hours behind the local time.”

2. adjective

relating to or being on the side of the Earth opposite to one’s meridian; west of a particular meridian.

“The antemeridian region is often referred to as the west.”

Synonyms

  • occidental
  • western

Antonyms

  • eastern
  • meridian