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

Some, such as Megiddo, near Jerusalem, were strategic geographical pinch points, control of which served as a bulwark against outside aggression.

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“Human history has been written in geographical connection,” Mr. Samson writes.

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From May to October, continuing a tradition launched in 2011, visitors can pay extra to dig for their own fossils in more recent, less scientifically significant geographical strata.

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The geographical spread of the fires was equally alarming.

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Many chose the state as a sanctuary because of historical ties, linguistic and cultural similarities and geographical proximity to Sri Lanka.

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Related Words

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• geological www.thesaurus.com