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latitudes

/lætɪtjuːdz/ noun · British & US
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What does latitudes mean?

noun

The angular distance of a place north or south of the Earth's equator, measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds. The angular distance of a place east or west of the Earth's prime meridian, measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds.

Example

"The explorer studied the latitudes and longitudes of the islands to create an accurate map."

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