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latitude
/ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/
[/ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/]
distance north or south
Advancednoun
Definition
The distance of a place north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.
Example
Sailors used the stars to estimate their latitude while crossing the wide open ocean.
Sailors used the stars to estimate their latitude while crossing the wide open ocean.
Etymology
From Latin 'latitudo', breadth, from 'latus', wide.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in geography and navigation.