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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

longitudes

/lɒŋɡɪtuːdz/ noun · British & US
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What does longitudes mean?

noun

Longitudes are imaginary lines that run from the North Pole to the South Pole on the Earth's surface, used to measure east-west positions. They are also known as meridians.

Example

"The explorer navigated using the longitudes and latitudes to reach the remote island."

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