Meaning & Definition of Latitude in English
English⟶
Latitude
/lætətud/
noun
1. The angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
synonym:
- latitude
2. Freedom from normal restraints in conduct
- "The new freedom in movies and novels"
- "Allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money"
synonym:
- latitude
3. An imaginary line around the earth parallel to the equator
synonym:
- latitude,
- line of latitude,
- parallel of latitude,
- parallel
4. Scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought
- Freedom from restriction
synonym:
- latitude