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(lon-gi-tude) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. the distance east or west of the prime meridian.

Example Sentence

What is the latitude and longitude of your town?

More Example Sentences

Longitude helps find locations on Earth.

Synonyms

meridian; geographic coordinate; line of longitude

Antonyms

latitude

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Rhymes

  • longitude
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