latitude

1. (noun) scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
Related Words: ambit, compass, orbit, range, reach, scope

2. (noun) the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
Related Words: angular distance

3. (noun) an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
Synonyms: line of latitude, parallel, parallel of latitude
Related Words: horse latitude, line, polar circle, tropic

4. (noun) freedom from normal restraints in conduct: "the new freedom in movies and novels"; "allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money"
Related Words: liberty



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