Home » Fitness Strategies Basics » What Does Meridiem Mean?

What Does Meridiem Mean?

Alexander Ross • • 4 min read
What Does Meridiem Mean?

: being before noon —abbreviation AM, a.m., or (British) am. See the full definition.

Is Meridiem Latin?

The term, first recorded in English in 1563, is from Latin: ante (before) and meridiem (midday).

What is the difference between Meridian and Meridiem?

Ante Meridian is a misspelling of: Antimeridian, a meridian at 180° from another or the meridian opposite the prime meridian. Ante meridiem, normally abbreviated a.m., Latin for "before midday"

Alexander Ross
Author

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.