geographic

adjective

geo·​graph·​ic ˌjē-ə-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce geographic (audio)
variants or geographical
1
: of or relating to geography
2
: belonging to or characteristic of a particular region
the geographic features of Ohio
geographically adverb

Examples of geographic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the report, the group offers suggestions for loosening strict geographic rules governing which schools students attend while still avoiding major disruptions to the way schools operate. Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2024 The study found these changes had fairly consistent effects on the spread of infectious diseases regardless of geographic location or species, underlining the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve biodiversity, scientists say. Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for geographic 

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Word History

Etymology

see geography

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of geographic was in 1559

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“Geographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geographic. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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