Synonyms for latitude
ˈlæt ɪˌtud, -ˌtyudlat·i·tude

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1. latitudenoun

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

   Synonyms:
   parallel, line of latitude, parallel of latitude

2. latitudenoun

   freedom from normal restraints in conduct

   "the new freedom in movies and novels"; "allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money"

   Synonyms:
   parallel, line of latitude, parallel of latitude

3. latitude, line of latitude, parallel of latitude, parallelnoun

   an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

   Synonyms:
   analogue, parallel, line of latitude, parallel of latitude, analog

4. latitudenoun

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

   Synonyms:
   parallel, line of latitude, parallel of latitude

Matched Categories

1. • Angular Distance
   • Liberty
   • Range

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.1 / 8 votes

1. latitudenoun

   Synonyms:
   extent, range, scope, amplitude, compass

2. latitudenoun

   Synonyms:
   freedom, liberty, indulgence, free play

3. latitudenoun

   Synonyms:
   laxity, loose interpretation, indefinite meaning

4. latitudenoun

   Synonyms:
   (Geog.) angular distance from the equator

5. latitudenoun

   Synonyms:
   (astron.) angular distance from the ecliptic

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. latitudenoun

   Synonyms:
   breadth, width, room, range, scope, extent, freedom, laxity

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1. List of paraphrases for "latitude":

   flexibility, discretion, latitudinal, leeway, lat, n, scope

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1. Carly Kovacik:

   I don't think a lot of people realize that these cyclones in the northern Pacific can be equivalent to a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico or Atlantic, a lot of these storms produce very strong winds and high seas, but since they are mid-latitude storms, we just don't call them hurricanes even though the impacts can be very similar.

2. Kathryn Kolbert:

   In later years, Kennedy has given states greater latitude to restrict abortion.

3. Butler:

   Law does not put the least restraint Upon our freedom, but maintain?st; Or, if it does, ?tis for our good, To give us freer latitude: For wholesome laws preserve us free, By stinting of our liberty.

4. Michael Madden:

   This is a man who might provide some tactical advice to the leader but is otherwise a message bearer with little negotiating or policymaking latitude, instead, they put in someone like Kim Hyok Chol to insulate Choe Son Hui and more substantive diplomatic personnel, to a certain degree he is expendable and his superiors are not.

5. Abe Fortas:

   Dissent and dissenters have no monopoly on freedom. They must tolerate opposition. They must accept dissent from their dissent. And they must give it the respect and the latitude which they claim for themselves.