latitude (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈlætɪtjuːd/
Definition
The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, usually measured in degrees.
Examples
The latitude of Cairo is approximately 30 degrees North.
This region has a high latitude, meaning it's far from the equator.
Sailors need to know their latitude to navigate accurately.
How to Use latitude
- latitude of (prepositional phrase)
- Specifies the location relative to the equator. — "The latitude of London is about 51.5 degrees North."
- degrees of latitude (collocation)
- The unit of measurement for latitude. — "There are 90 degrees of latitude from the equator to each pole."
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