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Latitude
01
an imaginary horizontal circle around the Earth parallel to the equator, used to measure north-south position
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
latitudes
Examples
The explorer recorded the latitude of the new settlement.
02
freedom from usual restrictions in behavior or conduct
Examples
The author took latitude with historical facts to make the story more compelling.
