The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or of the equator of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes
Examples:
At a latitude of 51° N
Lines of latitude
Synonyms:
Parallel
Grid line
FAQ's
Is it lattitude or latitude?
The correct word is latitude
How to pronounce latitude?
The correct pronunciation is ˈlatɪtjuːd
What does latitude mean?
The angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator, or of the equator of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes