geography
[ jee-og-ruh-fee ]
/ dʒiˈɒg rə fi /
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noun, plural ge·og·ra·phies.
the science dealing with the areal differentiation of the earth's surface, as shown in the character, arrangement, and interrelations over the world of such elements as climate, elevation, soil, vegetation, population, land use, industries, or states, and of the unit areas formed by the complex of these individual elements.
the study of this science.
the topographical features of a region, usually of the earth, sometimes of the planets.
a book dealing with this science or study, as a textbook.
the arrangement of features of any complex entity: the geography of the mind.
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British Dictionary definitions for geography
geography
/ (dʒɪˈɒɡrəfɪ) /
noun plural -phies
the study of the natural features of the earth's surface, including topography, climate, soil, vegetation, etc, and man's response to them
the natural features of a region
an arrangement of constituent parts; plan; layout
Derived forms of geography
geographer, noungeographical (ˌdʒɪəˈɡræfɪkəl) or geographic, adjectivegeographically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for geography
geography
[ jē-ŏg′rə-fē ]
The scientific study of the Earth's surface and its various climates, countries, peoples, and natural resources.
The physical characteristics, especially the surface features, of an area.
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