choropleth

/ (ˈkɔːrəˌplɛθ) /

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noun

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

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Word Origin for choropleth

C20: from Gk khōra place + plēthos multitude

Words nearby choropleth

choroidoretinitis, choroid plexus, choroid tela of fourth ventricle, choroid tela of third ventricle, chorology, choropleth, chorrie, Chorrillos, chorten, chortle, chorus

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