latitude latitude /ˈlætəˌtuːd/

noun

1. () The angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself  ( latitude )
   the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
    Cartographers use latitude and longitude to accurately map locations.
   Cartographers use latitude and longitude to accurately map locations.
   
   
2. Scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction  ( latitude )
   scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
   
3. An imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator  ( latitude , line of latitude , parallel of latitude , parallel )
   an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
    The equator is located at 0 degrees latitude
   The equator is located at 0 degrees latitude
   
   
4. Freedom from normal restraints in conduct  ( latitude )
   freedom from normal restraints in conduct
    The new freedom in movies and novels
   the new freedom in movies and novels
    Allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money
   allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money