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; geo-, -graph, -ic ) + -al 2
Example Sentences
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Thriving thanks to their strategic geographical position, strong state backing and leading carriers, huge air hubs in the Gulf oil kingdoms have been shaken by the conflict over Iran.
From Barron's
Dubai owes much of its success to its strategic geographical position between Europe, Asia and Africa.
From Barron's
Bids will be assessed on standard of play, finances, investment potential, infrastructure and how their geographical base could help spread the Prem's appeal, among other factors.
From BBC
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.
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