Why Is It Called Postmeridian?

From the Latin words meridies (midday), ante (before) and post (after), the term ante meridiem (a.m.) means before midday and post meridiem (p.m.) means after midday.

What does Postmeridian mean?

: occurring after noon : of or relating to the afternoon the postmeridian hours of the day.

What is meaning of anti Meridian?

: occurring before noon : of or relating to the forenoon antemeridian chores at 9 o'clock — compare ante meridiem.

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