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| 1. | [ noun ] (geometry) the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself | |
| Related terms: | angular_distance | |
| 2. | [ noun ] freedom from normal restraints in conduct | |
| Examples: | : "the new freedom in movies and novels" "allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money" |
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| Related terms: | liberty | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (geography) an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator | |
| Synonyms: | parallel parallel_of_latitude line_of_latitude | |
| Related terms: | line horse_latitude tropic polar_circle | |
| 4. | [ noun ] scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction | |
| Related terms: | scope | |
| Similar spelling: |
latitudinal |
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