geography
Americannoun
plural
geographies-
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.
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the study of this science.
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the topographical features of a region, usually of the earth, sometimes of the planets.
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a book dealing with this science or study, as a textbook.
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the arrangement of features of any complex entity.
the geography of the mind.
noun
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the study of the natural features of the earth's surface, including topography, climate, soil, vegetation, etc, and man's response to them
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the natural features of a region
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an arrangement of constituent parts; plan; layout
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The scientific study of the Earth's surface and its various climates, countries, peoples, and natural resources.
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The physical characteristics, especially the surface features, of an area.
Other Word Forms
- geographer noun
- geographical adjective
- geographically adverb
Etymology
Origin of geography
First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin geōgraphia, from Greek geōgraphía “earth description”; equivalent to geo- + -graphy
Example Sentences
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Combinations like language and mathematics, or geography and philosophy, can be equally valuable.
From Science Daily
The second category is geography, the vastness of the country taken as a symbol of its variety and richness.
“It’s a great signal for our future success in other geographies.”
From Barron's
The state’s 58 counties have vastly different geographies, populations and budgets, they argue, so it does not make sense to impose disaster preparedness plans from on high.
From Los Angeles Times
The technical focus and heterogeneity of artworks, styles and geographies in these first spaces make for a cluttered opening, leaving the undeniable charisma of Khmer sculpture to wait until subsequent rooms.
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