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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

longitude

/ˈlɒndʒɪtʃdʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does longitude mean?

noun

The distance, measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds, east or west of the prime meridian at Greenwich, London, used to locate a point on the Earth's surface.

Example

"The longitude of the city is 121° 28' W."

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