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longitude
/ˈlɒn.dʒɪ.tjuːd/
[/ˈlɒn.dʒɪ.tjuːd/]
distance east or west
Advancednoun
Definition
The distance of a place east or west of a fixed line, measured in degrees.
Example
Knowing both latitude and longitude lets sailors pinpoint their exact position on any map.
Knowing both latitude and longitude lets sailors pinpoint their exact position on any map.
Etymology
From Latin 'longitudo', length, from 'longus', long.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in geography and navigation.