[ˈlatɪtjuːd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or of the equator of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes
(e.g: at a latitude of 51° N)

- scope for freedom of action or thought
(e.g: journalists have considerable latitude in criticizing public figures)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin latitudo ‘breadth’, from latus ‘broad’