latitudes

noun

scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought

an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

freedom from normal restraints in conduct

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

Roots

latuslat- · Latin · wide

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