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.
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For those in northern latitudes, tonight could bring a chance to witness the northern lights.—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Back on board, refuel with the world’s only Alain Ducasse restaurant at sea, which elevates fine dining to new latitudes.—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 This means that the aurora borealis may be viewed from lower latitudes than usual.—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 In Southern states, this typically begins in February and March, while in Northern states, nesting usually begins in late March and April, depending on the latitude and elevation.—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for latitude
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Etymology
Middle English, from Latin latitudin-, latitudo, from latus wide; akin to Old Church Slavic postĭlati to spread
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