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latitude — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • latitude noun The angular distance of a place north or south of the equator.
  • leeway noun Extra freedom or flexibility to act without strict limits.

Senses

latitude is used for these senses in English:

  • latitude (geography) An imaginary line (in the form of a circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator.
  • leeway A varying degree or amount of freedom or flexibility.

latitude — full definition

  1. noun The angular distance of a place north or south of the equator.
  2. noun Freedom to act or decide as one chooses; scope.

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