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Geographic

Verb / ˌdʒi:ʌˈgræfɪk / Another word for geographic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to geography or the study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere.

Synonyms & similar words

geographical magnetic topographical cartographic geographical earthly terrestrial spatial positional regional local physical environmental ecological climatic meteorological geologic geomorphologic geomorphologic geodynamical hydrologic oceanographic

Synonyms by register

Formal

areal spatial terrestrial

Antonyms

local specific particular individual microscopic limited

Common collocations

  • geographic area
  • geographic location
  • geographic features
  • geographic boundaries
  • geographic distribution
  • geographic information
  • geographic coordinates
  • geographic isolation

Word family

noun geography
adverb geographically

Usage note

The word 'geographic' is an adjective. It is often confused with the noun 'geography'. It refers to features or phenomena related to the Earth's surface and its physical features.

Example sentences

  1. The geographic features of the Grand Canyon are breathtaking.
  2. The geographic location of the Amazon Rainforest is in South America.
  3. The geographic area of the United States includes all 50 states.
  4. The geographic diversity of the world is vast.
  5. The geographic information system helps people make maps and analyze data.

Quotes

  • "Geography is an earthly subject, but a heavenly science." -Edmund Burke
  • "The study of geography is about more than just memorizing places on a map. It's about understanding the complexity of our world, appreciating the diversity of cultures that exists across continents. And in the end, it's about using all that knowledge to help bridge divides and bring people together." -Barack Obama
  • "Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future." -Michael Palin

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