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; see geo-, -graph, -ic) + -al ²

Example Sentences

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These days, al-Qaida is broken up into several affiliates in sometimes overlapping geographical areas: the Sahel, North and West Africa; Syria; Somalia; Yemen; and finally, a very small group in South Asia.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Balenciaga plans to expand the women’s collection and strengthen its leather goods category, while broadening its geographical presence beyond Asia, where it performs well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

This provides new opportunities for remote workers seeking a lower cost of living and more space outside major cities, while removing geographical limits on hiring.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

I go to the library and stack books on a table: geographical studies, histories of the Far East, travelers’ journals.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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