Synonyms

geographical

American

[jee-uh-graf-i-kuhl] / ˌdʒi əˈgræf ɪ kəl /

Also geographic

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

geographically adverb
nongeographic adjective
nongeographical adjective
nongeographically adverb
ungeographic adjective
ungeographical adjective
ungeographically adverb

Etymology

Origin of geographical

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

Example Sentences

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"Lines on maps started to symbolize the limits of political sovereignties rather than the boundless divine promises. This transformed the way that the Bible's descriptions of geographical space were understood."

From Science Daily

There is a tradition of geographical rotation, which would make it Latin America's turn this time around, but it's not always followed.

From Barron's

For Antofagasta, the deal would offer geographical diversification beyond Chile, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

One might as well use the story of the rich man and Lazarus to construct a map of the geographical relationship of heaven and hell.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chief superintendent is a more senior police rank responsible for leading large, complex areas of command, often managing multiple departments or a specific geographical area.

From BBC

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