Geography: meaning, definitions and examples

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geography

 

[ dʒiˈɒɡrəfi ]

Context #1 | Noun

study of the physical features of the earth

Geography is the study of the earth's physical features and the processes that shape them, including the distribution of populations and resources.

Synonyms

cartography, geology, topography

Examples of usage

  • She majored in geography in college.
  • The geography of the region influenced the settlement patterns of early civilizations.
Context #2 | Noun

physical features of a specific area

Geography can also refer to the physical features of a specific area, such as mountains, rivers, and climate.

Synonyms

landscape, terrain, topography

Examples of usage

  • The geography of the region made it difficult to build roads.
  • The geography of the coastline attracted tourists.

Translations

Translations of the word "geography" in other languages:

🇵🇹 geografia

🇮🇳 भूगोल

🇩🇪 Geographie

🇮🇩 geografi

🇺🇦 географія

🇵🇱 geografia

🇯🇵 地理学 (chirigaku)

🇫🇷 géographie

🇪🇸 geografía

🇹🇷 coğrafya

🇰🇷 지리학 (jirihak)

🇸🇦 جغرافيا

🇨🇿 geografie

🇸🇰 geografia

🇨🇳 地理学 (dìlǐ xué)

🇸🇮 geografija

🇮🇸 landafræði

🇰🇿 география

🇬🇪 გეოგრაფია

🇦🇿 coğrafiya

🇲🇽 geografía

Etymology

The word 'geography' has its roots in ancient Greek, with 'geo-' meaning earth and '-graphy' meaning to write or describe. The study of geography has evolved over centuries, from early explorations of the earth's physical features to modern technologies like GIS mapping. Geography plays a crucial role in understanding the world around us and how humans interact with their environment.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,861 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.