definition of
latitude

[1] #1 latitude n. the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself. wn

[2] #2 latitude n. freedom from normal restraints in conduct; "the new freedom in movies and novels"; "allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money". wn

[3] #3 latitude n. [line of latitude, parallel of latitude, parallel] an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator. wn

[4] #4 latitude n. scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction. wn