Pronunciation: /ˈlɒŋɡɪˌtjuːd/
noun a geographical coordinate that specifies the east-west position of a point on the Earth's surface, measured in degrees from the prime meridian
A1 Longitude measures how far east or west a location is from the Prime Meridian.
A2 To find a city's longitude, you need to look at the lines running north to south on a map.
B1 Pilots use longitude to navigate and determine their position in the sky.
B2 The GPS system relies on satellites to accurately calculate longitude and latitude coordinates.
C1 Geographers study the effects of climate change on different longitudes around the world.
C2 Understanding the concept of longitude is essential for accurate cartography and mapping projects.
formal The Prime Meridian is the line of longitude that divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.
informal I always get confused between latitude and longitude when looking at a map.
slang I have no idea what my longitude is, but I know I'm definitely in the right place.
figurative She felt lost in life, unsure of her longitude and latitude in the grand scheme of things.
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