Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
degree-of-latitude
Noun
/dɪˈɡriː əv ˈlætɪˌtjuːd/
Definition
A unit of measurement used to describe the distance north or south of the equator on the Earth’s surface.
Examples
- The equator is at 0 degrees of latitude.
- We are currently located at 45 degrees of latitude, which places us halfway to the North Pole.
Meaning
The degree of latitude indicates the angular distance from the equator, helping to identify locations on a map or globe.
Synonyms
- Latitude degree
- Angular distance
