choropleth

/ (ˈkɔːrəˌplɛθ) /

noun

  1. a symbol or marked and bounded area on a map denoting the distribution of some property
  2. (as modifier)a choropleth map

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Word Origin for choropleth

C20: from Gk khōra place + plēthos multitude

Words nearby choropleth

choroido-, choroidocyclitis, choroidopathy, choroidoretinitis, chorology, choropleth, chorrie, chorrillos, chorten, chortle, chorus
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