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Geographer: meaning, definitions and examples

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geographer

 

[ dʒiˈɒɡrəfər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

study of the Earth's features

A geographer is a person who studies the Earth's physical features, climate, population, and resources. Geographers analyze spatial relationships and investigate how humans interact with their environment.

Synonyms

cartographer, geologist, topographer

Examples of usage

  • Geographers use maps to represent the Earth's surface.
  • The geographer conducted field research in the Amazon rainforest.
  • The study of urbanization falls under the field of geography.
  • Geographers often collaborate with environmental scientists.
  • Understanding geography helps us make informed decisions about our planet.

Translations

Translations of the word "geographer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 geógrafo

🇮🇳 भूगोलवेत्ता

🇩🇪 Geograph

🇮🇩 ahli geografi

🇺🇦 географ

🇵🇱 geograf

🇯🇵 地理学者 (ちりがくしゃ)

🇫🇷 géographe

🇪🇸 geógrafo

🇹🇷 coğrafyacı

🇰🇷 지리학자 (jirihakja)

🇸🇦 جغرافي

🇨🇿 geograf

🇸🇰 geograf

🇨🇳 地理学家 (dìlǐ xuéjiā)

🇸🇮 geograf

🇮🇸 landfræðingur

🇰🇿 географ

🇬🇪 გეოგრაფი

🇦🇿 coğrafiyaçı

🇲🇽 geógrafo

Etymology

The term 'geographer' originated from the Greek words 'geo' meaning 'Earth' and 'graphein' meaning 'to write.' Geographers have been essential in exploring and understanding the Earth's surface and its inhabitants. Through their work, geographers have contributed valuable knowledge about the environment, human societies, and the interactions between them.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,255, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.