Synonyms

geographical

American

[jee-uh-graf-i-kuhl] / ˌdʒi əˈgræf ɪ kəl /

Also geographic

adjective

of or relating to geography.
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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Because he was recently thinking about Handsome’s rules of manners and etiquette, he wondered if perhaps there was a proper way to address a hill, or any other geographical feature.

From Literature

Players would make their way across the map by naming geographical facts, with the winner being the first to reach New Orleans.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stuffed cabbages, for example, are a hearty delicacy that transcends geographical borders.

From Salon

Increasingly, in this housing environment, you’re also seeing a geographical mismatch.

From Barron's

The report also show wide geographical variations in how long people can expect to live in good health.

From BBC

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