Latitude — synonyms, definition

1. latitude (Noun)

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latitude (Noun) — The angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself.

latitude (Noun) — Freedom from normal restraints in conduct. ex. "allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money"

latitude (Noun) — An imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator.

latitude (Noun) — Scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction.

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