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geography
[ jee-og-ruh-fee ]
noun
- 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.
geography
/ dʒɪˈɒɡrəfɪ; ˌdʒɪəˈɡræfɪkəl /
noun
- 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
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.
Derived Forms
- ˌgeoˈgraphically, adverb
- geographical, adjective
- geˈographer, noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of geography1
Example Sentences
Thrilling enables small mom-and-pop shops to sell online, reach new customers and geographies, and generate critical new sources of revenue, especially important during a pandemic.
For many investors, the coronavirus has effectively taken geography out of the equation when it comes to vetting new opportunities.
They care because this issue confronts all families, but they understand the burden is exacerbated by issues of race, income, or geography.
At the same time, people are spending more time communicating online, where geography is practically irrelevant.
Between March 1 and August 1, 2020, virtual schooling saw a 238% spike in searches, many of which were specific to geography, with state or school districts comprising most virtual school searches.
If Huckabee runs, the hurdles he faced the last time out, namely geography and money, would still be there.
These trends will affect everything from geography to culture and politics.
Much of the appeal of the Bay Area is a result of happy coincidence of history and geography.
Still, for some, ideology can trump everything — even local geography.
Even in the smallest of Indian locales, the divisions of geography and nationalism are played out on a micro scale.
The Italian trip was discussed, and considerable ignorance of geography was, as is usual, manifested by all present.
At this spot, according to our works on geography, the Atlantic Ocean changes its name and assumes that of the Pacific.
In this way, though at first his efforts will be very awkward, he will soon come to know the general geography of the heavens.
The instruction ranges from history and geography to practical seamanship, with all the intermediate scientific subjects.
His writings are very numerous, and highly valuable for the purposes of navigation and geography.
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