1. imaginary line around Earth: an imaginary line joining points on Earth's surface that are all of equal distance north or south of the equator
2. area of Earth's surface: a region of the Earth's surface near a particular latitude
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often used in the plural
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snow showers in the northerly latitudes
3. room to maneuver: enough scope or leeway for some freedom of choice, action, or thinking It's a very creative job, allowing me a great deal of latitude.
4. photog degree of tolerance of exposure error: the degree of overexposure or underexposure that light-sensitive material can accommodate and still provide an acceptable image
[14th century. < Latin latitudo "breadth" < latus "broad"]
