geography
the science dealing with the areal differentiation of the earth's surface, as shown in the character, arrangement, and interrelations over the world of such elements as climate, elevation, soil, vegetation, population, land use, industries, or states, and of the unit areas formed by the complex of these individual elements.
the study of this science.
the topographical features of a region, usually of the earth, sometimes of the planets.
a book dealing with this science or study, as a textbook.
the arrangement of features of any complex entity: the geography of the mind.
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How to use geography in a sentence
Thrilling enables small mom-and-pop shops to sell online, reach new customers and geographies, and generate critical new sources of revenue, especially important during a pandemic.
The CEO striving to make vintage, secondhand clothing as popular as fast fashion | Rachel King | September 6, 2020 | FortuneFor many investors, the coronavirus has effectively taken geography out of the equation when it comes to vetting new opportunities.
3 views on the future of geographic-focused funds | Natasha Mascarenhas | September 4, 2020 | TechCrunchThey care because this issue confronts all families, but they understand the burden is exacerbated by issues of race, income, or geography.
Millennials and Gen Zers need better childcare. Can either Biden or Trump deliver? | matthewheimer | August 29, 2020 | FortuneAt the same time, people are spending more time communicating online, where geography is practically irrelevant.
The pandemic is changing the geography of LinkedIn connections | Dan Kopf | August 27, 2020 | QuartzBetween March 1 and August 1, 2020, virtual schooling saw a 238% spike in searches, many of which were specific to geography, with state or school districts comprising most virtual school searches.
Back to school looks very different this year | Christi Olson | August 26, 2020 | Search Engine Land
If Huckabee runs, the hurdles he faced the last time out, namely geography and money, would still be there.
These trends will affect everything from geography to culture and politics.
Much of the appeal of the Bay Area is a result of happy coincidence of history and geography.
Battle of the Upstarts: Houston vs. San Francisco Bay | Joel Kotkin | October 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTStill, for some, ideology can trump everything — even local geography.
Even in the smallest of Indian locales, the divisions of geography and nationalism are played out on a micro scale.
The Italian trip was discussed, and considerable ignorance of geography was, as is usual, manifested by all present.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsAt this spot, according to our works on geography, the Atlantic Ocean changes its name and assumes that of the Pacific.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferIn this way, though at first his efforts will be very awkward, he will soon come to know the general geography of the heavens.
Outlines of the Earth's History | Nathaniel Southgate ShalerThe instruction ranges from history and geography to practical seamanship, with all the intermediate scientific subjects.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanHis writings are very numerous, and highly valuable for the purposes of navigation and geography.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel Munsell
British Dictionary definitions for geography
/ (dʒɪˈɒɡrəfɪ) /
the study of the natural features of the earth's surface, including topography, climate, soil, vegetation, etc, and man's response to them
the natural features of a region
an arrangement of constituent parts; plan; layout
Derived forms of geography
- geographer, noun
- geographical (ˌdʒɪəˈɡræfɪkəl) or geographic, adjective
- geographically, adverb
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Scientific definitions for geography
[ jē-ŏg′rə-fē ]
The scientific study of the Earth's surface and its various climates, countries, peoples, and natural resources.
The physical characteristics, especially the surface features, of an area.
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