latitude
Pronunciation: [ˈlætɪˌtud]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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