latitude

noun
UK: /ˈlætɪtjuːd/
US: /ˈlætɪtuːd/

  1. The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.

    1. The ship sailed to a latitude of 20 degrees north.
    2. Living at a high latitude means longer nights during the winter months.

  2. Freedom to do what you want.

    1. My parents give me some latitude in choosing my clothes.
    2. The new job offered me more latitude to develop my own ideas and strategies.

Synonyms

scope freedom leeway range

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "latitude" in English means: The distance north or south of the equator, measured in degrees., Freedom to do what you want..

The phonetic transcription of "latitude" is /ˈlætɪtjuːd/ in British English and /ˈlætɪtuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "latitude": scope, freedom, leeway, range.

Example usage of "latitude": "The ship sailed to a latitude of 20 degrees north.". More examples on the page.