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Definition latitude in British English

latitude noun

noun
/ˈlætɪˌtjuːd/
1

the distance of a point on the Earth from the equator (=the imaginary line around the middle of the Earth), measured in degrees north or south

2

a place or region at a particular latitude

Example

The plant grows best in cooler latitudes.

Synonyms and related words
the Antarctic the Antipodes the Arctic
3

freedom to use your own methods and judgment in doing something

Example

He was allowed a lot of latitude in implementing company policy.

Synonyms and related words
autarky freedom independence
Definition latitude in British English