1. the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself (Freq. 2) • Derivationally related forms: latitudinal • Hypernyms: angular distance 2. freedom from normal restraints in conduct - the new freedom in movies and novels - allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money • Derivationally related forms: latitudinarian • Hypernyms: liberty 3. an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator • Syn: line of latitude, parallel of latitude, parallel • Derivationally related forms: latitudinal • Hypernyms: line • Hyponyms: polar circle, horse latitude, tropic 4. scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction • Derivationally related forms: latitudinarian • Hypernyms: scope, range, reach, orbit, compass, ambit
