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
Etymology
Origin of geographical
1550–60; < Late Latin geōgraphicus (< Greek geōgraphikós; see geo-, -graph, -ic) + -al 2
Example Sentences
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“Beyond that, we see an opportunity for further project development or strategic M&A targeting asset-life extension or geographical diversification,” it says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
ETF’s largest geographical exposure as recently as June 24 was Japan, at 13.8%, according to the fund’s holdings data on BlackRock’s website.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
Khichuri was so beloved that its influence later transcended geographical boundaries and cultures.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
For quantum bulls, the IPO will be a chance to buy into a company that has been making moves while private, including expanding its geographical footprint and, most importantly, leading in measurable technical benchmarks.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
What I am trying to say is that there is no physical or geographical unity in Texas.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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