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
Etymology
Origin of geographical
1550–60; < Late Latin geōgraphicus (< Greek geōgraphikós; see geo-, -graph, -ic) + -al 2
Example Sentences
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Interest in the Backrooms persists precisely because they lack a fixed mythology, geographical reality, or narrative history, allowing users to construct meaning around places that, nonetheless, feel uncannily familiar.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
As part of its accelerated plan, Albertsons is consolidating its 11 divisions into four geographical regions in an effort to simplify its operating structure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
But modern trends have reversed this geographical divide.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
ETF’s largest geographical exposure as recently as June 24 was Japan, at 13.8%, according to the fund’s holdings data on BlackRock’s website.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
Io was not the only girl who gained geographical fame because Zeus fell in love with her.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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