latitude
The freedom to choose how to act or decide, without being closely controlled.
Freedom or flexibility to decide or act in different ways, within fairly broad limits.
A number that shows how far a place is north or south of the equator, measured in degrees.
The angular distance of a place north or south of the Earth's equator, measured in degrees.
Areas of the world that are at a certain distance from the equator, which often have similar weather.
Regions of the Earth that are at a particular distance from the equator, often discussed in terms of climate or daylight.
In astronomy, a number that shows how far a star or planet is north or south of the path of the Sun in the sky.
In astronomy, the angular distance of a celestial object north or south of the ecliptic, measured in degrees.
- Base: latitude
- Plural: latitude, latitudes
at this latitude
1in this geographical latitude zone
In the part of the world that is this far north or south of the equator.
- Snow is unusual at this latitude.
- The days are very short at this latitude in winter.
- At this latitude, palm trees cannot survive outdoors.
give someone latitude
1allow someone freedom or flexibility
To allow a person to decide or act in their own way, without being closely controlled.
- The company gives its designers a lot of latitude to try new ideas.
- Parents should give their children some latitude to solve problems on their own.
- Our teacher gives us latitude in choosing our research topics.
high latitudes
1regions far from the equator
Parts of the world that are far north or far south from the equator, often cold and near the poles.
- Sea ice is melting faster in the high latitudes.
- Many people in high latitudes experience very long winter nights.
- Forests at high latitudes are sensitive to climate change.