1the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth’s equator, or of the equator of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes:at a latitude of 51° N [mass noun]:lines of latitude
(latitudes) regions, especially with reference to their temperature and distance from the equator:temperate latitudesnorthern latitudes
2 [mass noun] scope for freedom of action or thought:journalists have considerable latitude in criticizing public figures
3 Photography the range of exposures for which an emulsion or printing paper will give acceptable contrast:a film with a latitude which is outstanding
