Latitude

/lˈætəˌtud/

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Definition

(noun) The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.

Sentence Examples

Tasmania is on the 40 degrees South latitude.

Please give me some latitude this time.

CEFR Practice Quiz

The climate of a region is greatly influenced by its ____, which is its distance from the equator today.