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/ˈlɒŋɡɪtjuːd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The angular distance of a place east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees.
The longitude of New York City is approximately 74 degrees west.
A geographical coordinate that specifies the east-west position of a point on the Earth's surface.
To accurately locate the ship, we need to record its latitude and longitude.
The distance in degrees along the Earth's surface from the Prime Meridian.
He traveled along a line of longitude to reach the eastern coast.
A measure used in navigation and cartography for determining positions on Earth.
Sailors rely on longitude and latitude to chart their course across the ocean.
Etymology
From Latin 'longitudo', from 'longus' meaning 'long'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
longitude lines:
Imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole, indicating east-west locations.
longitude and latitude:
A system of geographical coordinates for locating points on the Earth's surface.