geographical

[ jee-uh-graf-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to geography.
2. of or relating to the natural features, population, industries, etc., of a region or regions.

Other Words From

• ge·o·graph·i·cal·ly adverb
• non·ge·o·graph·ic adjective
• non·ge·o·graph·i·cal adjective
• non·ge·o·graph·i·cal·ly adverb
• un·ge·o·graph·ic adjective
• un·ge·o·graph·i·cal adjective
• un·ge·o·graph·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of geographical¹

1550–60; < Late Latin geōgraphicus (< Greek geōgraphikós; geo-, -graph, -ic ) + -al ²

Example Sentences

It is not just a business, but an identity, a belonging, a geographical rootedness – and the prospect of not being able to pass it on generates huge anger and emotion.

From BBC

Bawumia's geographical identity might be of greater consequence than his religion.

From BBC

"It quickly became apparent that there was a real potential for duplication for forces as victims were reporting multiple offenders across different geographical areas."

From BBC

Nashville, Charlotte and Raleigh have expressed interest in expansion, and those cities would allow the Rays to remain in the same geographical region.

From Los Angeles Times

Recent research found a geographical ancestral link in Orkney and Shetland by scientists in Edinburgh and Aberdeen universities.

From BBC

Related Words

• geographic
• geological