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

Etymology

Origin of geographical

1550–60; < Late Latin geōgraphicus (< Greek geōgraphikós; see geo-, -graph, -ic) + -al ²

Example Sentences

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This geographical remoteness was about as far from peering into a screen as could be.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“The expanded tournament, twinned with its geographical span, means that it’s by far the most emissions-intensive World Cup that we’ve ever seen,” Daley said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

"Our analysis revealed Japan's subpopulation structure on a fine scale, which is very beautifully classified according to geographical locations in the country."

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

This constricted geographical footprint matters for Moderna from a revenue perspective.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

There was a brief paragraph saying that John Parry had had a successful career in the Royal Marines and had left to specialize in organizing geographical and scientific expeditions, and that was all.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman

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