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latitude

Pronunciation: [ˈlætɪˌtud]

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Learn how to use latitude in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(noun) latitude is an imaginary line that goes around the Earth. It tells us how far north or south a place is from the Equator, which is in the middle.

Example

Paris is located at a latitude of about 48.9 degrees north.

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The latitude of the North Pole is not south; it is the farthest north you can go.

Example

What is the latitude of your hometown?

Context: “freedom”

(noun) latitude can also mean having freedom or space to make your own choices. It's like having room to do things your way without too many rules.

Example

The teacher gave us latitude in choosing our project topics.

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Without any latitude, I felt controlled and couldn't express my ideas.

Example

How much latitude do you have in making decisions at work?

How to pronounce latitude

Pronunciation: [ˈlætɪˌtud]

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