line of latitude

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator: A "line of latitude" is a conceptual circle drawn on the Earth's surface, running east-west and parallel to the equator. It is used to specify the north-south position of a point on the globe, measured in degrees.
Usage
  • A "line of latitude" is a fundamental concept in geography and navigation. It is used to define coordinates alongside lines of longitude.
  • It is often referred to simply as "latitude" in common usage.
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Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The ship's captain plotted their course using the lines of latitude and longitude on the map.
    • The Tropic of Cancer is a significant line of latitude located at approximately 23.5 degrees north of the equator.
Advanced Usage
  • "Circle of latitude": A synonym for "line of latitude," emphasizing that it forms a complete circle around the Earth.
    • The Arctic Circle is a major circle of latitude.
Variants and Related Words
  • Latitude (n): The angular distance of a place north or south of the Earth's equator, expressed in degrees. This is the measurement for which a "line of latitude" is the visual representation.
    • The city is located at a latitude of 40 degrees north.
  • Parallel (n): Another common term for a line of latitude, as these lines never meet and are parallel to each other.
    • Seattle is situated near the 47th parallel north.
Synonyms
  • Parallel: An imaginary line parallel to the equator.
  • Circle of latitude: An imaginary ring around the Earth parallel to the equator.
Related Phrases
  • Line of longitude: An imaginary line running north-south from the North Pole to the South Pole, used together with lines of latitude to pinpoint locations.
    • The prime meridian is the line of longitude defined as 0 degrees.
Noun
  1. an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator

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