ETYM French latitude, Latin latitudo, from latus broad, wide, for older stlatus; perh. akin to Eng. strew.
1. An imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator; SYN. line of latitude, parallel of latitude, parallel.
2. The angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself.
3. Freedom from normal restraints in conduct.
4. Scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction. + prikaži više

1. The room one has in order to maneuver through a passage.
2. The lateral movement of a ship to the leeward of her course; drift.
3. The latitude or freedom one has in making decisions.