Latitude

/lˈætɪtjˌuːd/

/ˈɫætəˌtud/

Latitude

the distance of a point north or south of the equator that is measured in degrees

scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction

an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

freedom from normal restraints in conduct

Examples

1. Latitude is distance north or south of Earth’s equator.

2. Latitude, what's that?

3. We give ourselves latitude.

4. They have more latitude.