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Definition of geography

geography

/dʒiːˈɑːɡɹəfi/
ge · og · ra · phy
Adverb:geographically
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Plural:geographies
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Adjective:geographic
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• noun

1

The scientific study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries.

Example

"She decided to major in geography because of her interest in urban planning and climate patterns."

2

The nature and relative arrangement of places and physical features in a particular region or area.

Example

"The rugged geography of the mountain range made constructing a railway extremely difficult."

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geolocate
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French géographie, from Latin geographia, and ultimately from Ancient Greek geōgraphia, meaning 'earth description' (from gē 'earth' + graphein 'to write' or 'to describe').

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