geographical
Americanadjective
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of or relating to geography.
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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
Etymology
Origin of geographical
1550–60; < Late Latin geōgraphicus (< Greek geōgraphikós; geo-, -graph, -ic ) + -al 2
Example Sentences
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He said "almost all" of the Isle of Man was suitable for the project, with the island holding the right climate and geographical makeup "in droves".
From BBC
Key sticking points on Australian use of European geographical names and access for Australian beef to Europe were overcome to reach the deal, inked after eight years of negotiations.
From Barron's
The country's use of geographical indicator names for cheese and wine products was also a sticking point.
From Barron's
But strategic planners need to look at a much bigger geographical area and consider a much wider array of tools if they are serious about protecting oil tankers, experts have told AFP.
From Barron's
It is several hundred miles from the Strait of Hormuz, the other major geographical flashpoint in the war.
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