a map of the world showing lines of latitude and longitude
located at a latitude of 40 degrees north
Madrid and New York City are on nearly the same latitude.
islands located at different latitudes
We weren't given much latitude in deciding how to do the job.
The judge has wide latitude to reject evidence for the trial.
Recent Examples on the WebIn the Northern Hemisphere, people celebrate the summer solstice for its extended periods of daylight, cultural significance and, in latitudes above the Arctic Circle, the phenomenon of the midnight sun, where the sun remains visible throughout the night.—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 15 June 2024 But the impact of ancient DNA, which has revolutionized archaeology in Europe and higher latitudes, has been more limited in tropical areas because DNA degrades more easily in warm conditions.—Katie Hunt, CNN, 12 June 2024 Some have likely drifted to latitudes as far south as Portugal.—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 12 June 2024 The goal is to allow providers more latitude to raise premiums to account for the threat of climate change while extracting commitments to extend coverage in fire-risk areas.—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 22 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for latitude
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin latitudin-, latitudo, from latus wide; akin to Old Church Slavonic postĭlati to spread
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