geographical

Also ge·o·graph·ic

[jee-uh-graf-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. of or relating to geography.

2. of or relating to the natural features, population, industries, etc., of a region or regions.

Other Word Forms

• geographically adverb
• nongeographic adjective
• nongeographical adjective
• nongeographically adverb
• ungeographic adjective
• ungeographical adjective
• ungeographically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of geographical¹

1550–60; < Late Latin geōgraphicus (< Greek geōgraphikós; geo-, -graph, -ic ) + -al ²

Example Sentences

"Lines on maps started to symbolize the limits of political sovereignties rather than the boundless divine promises. This transformed the way that the Bible's descriptions of geographical space were understood."

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There is a tradition of geographical rotation, which would make it Latin America's turn this time around, but it's not always followed.

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For Antofagasta, the deal would offer geographical diversification beyond Chile, they add.

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One might as well use the story of the rich man and Lazarus to construct a map of the geographical relationship of heaven and hell.

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Chief superintendent is a more senior police rank responsible for leading large, complex areas of command, often managing multiple departments or a specific geographical area.

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Related Words

• geographic www.thesaurus.com
• geological www.thesaurus.com