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Definition of cartography

cartography

/kɑːrˈtɑːɡrəfi/
car · tog · ra · phy
Adverb:cartographically
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Plural:cartographies
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Adjective:cartographic
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cartography Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The science, art, or practice of drawing and producing maps or charts.

Example

"Advances in satellite imagery and geographic information systems have transformed modern cartography."

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• Nearby Words

cartload
cartographer
cartographic
cartography
carton
cartoon
cartooning

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French cartographie, formed from carte ('map', from Latin charta and Ancient Greek khartes, 'sheet of papyrus') and -graphie ('writing' or 'drawing', from Greek graphein).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cartography. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cartography
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