latitude Definition

latitude
noun

1. geog.
Any of a series of imaginary circles drawn around the Earth parallel to the equator, representing the angular distance north or south of the equator, measured from 0 degrees at the equator to 90 degrees at the north and south poles. See also line of latitude. Compare longitude.
2. geog.
A region or area thought of in terms of its distance from the equator or its climate.
Example: warm latitudes
Form: latitudes (usually)
3. Scope for freedom of action or choice.

Thesaurus: leeway, range, scope, distance, space, independence.

Derivative: latitudinal
adj

Derivative: latitudinally
adverb

Etymology: 14c: from Latin latitudo breadth.