Meaning of the word longitude in English
What does longitude mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
longitude
US /ˈlɑːn.dʒə.tuːd/
UK /ˈlɒŋ.ɡɪ.tʃuːd/
Noun
the angular distance of a place east or west of the meridian at Greenwich, England, or west of the standard meridian of a celestial object, usually expressed in degrees and minutes.
Example:
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The ship's position was determined by its longitude and latitude.
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Greenwich is at 0 degrees longitude.
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