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Geography · Grades 3–4

Longitude

noun

The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees.

Example Sentences

"London is near 0° longitude, on the Prime Meridian."

"Longitude lines help navigate east and west around the globe."

Synonyms & Related Terms

meridianeast-west position

Quick Check

Which best describes the meaning of longitude?

Study Tips

To remember longitude, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about geography.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.