An angular distance in degrees north or south of the equator (latitude 0В°), equal to the angle subtended at the centre of the globe by the meridian between the equator and the point in question.
scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction
the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
freedom from normal restraints in conduct: "the new freedom in movies and novels"; "allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money"
an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
freedom from normal restraints in conduct; "the new freedom in movies and novels"; "allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money"
