lat·i·tude
/ˈladəˌto͞od/
noun
- the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or of a celestial object north or south of the celestial equator, usually expressed in degrees and minutes."at a latitude of 51° N"synonyms: parallel, grid line
- scope for freedom of action or thought."journalists have considerable latitude in criticizing public figures"synonyms: freedom, scope, leeway, elbow room, breathing space, space, room, flexibility, liberty, independence, play, slack, free rein, free play, license, self-determination, room to maneuver, scope for initiative, freedom of action, freedom from restriction, a free hand, margin, leisure, unrestrictedness, indulgence, laxity, wriggle room, wiggle room, carte blanche
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Latitude
In geography, latitude is a coordinate that specifies the north–south position of a point on the surface of the Earth or another celestial body. Latitude is given as an angle that ranges from −90° at the south pole to 90° at the north pole, with... Wikipedia
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