latitude

noun

1. the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself

Definition categories: location

2. freedom from normal restraints in conduct

- allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money

Definition categories: state, liberty

3. an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

Similar word(s): parallel

Definition categories: location, line

4. scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction

Definition categories: attribute, ambit, compass, orbit, range, reach, scope