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
- 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; see geo-, -graph, -ic) + -al 2
Example Sentences
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“I think I’ve come to a much more centered place after so much emotional and geographical dislocation,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Cooper made the case for geographical diversification, scenario weighting and becoming increasingly selective even within asset classes themselves.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
He said "almost all" of the Isle of Man was suitable for the project, with the island holding the right climate and geographical makeup "in droves".
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Australia will be allowed to keep using some geographical names, such as feta and gruyere, in cases where producers have used the name for at least five years.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
The frontiers between the three superstates are in some places arbitrary, and in others they fluctuate according to the fortunes of war, but in general they follow geographical lines.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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