What is another word for great circle?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈe͡ɪt sˈɜːkə͡l] (IPA) 
"Great circle" refers to the largest circle possible on a sphere. However, there are several synonyms that can be used instead of "great circle". One possible alternative is "orthodrome", which is a straight path on the surface of a sphere between two points. Another synonym is "geodesic", which is the shortest path between two points on a curved surface. "Equator" and "meridian" are also synonyms for "great circle", as the equator is the great circle that divides the Earth into the northern and southern hemispheres, while the meridians are great circles that run from the North Pole to the South Pole. Regardless of the synonym used, all refer to the same concept of the largest possible circle on a sphere.
