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physical geography
noun
: geography that deals with the exterior physical features and changes of the earth
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The introduction of Macondo’s physical geography through an uninterrupted shot in which a small naked boy runs from house to house for three minutes is a marvel.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Viju Mathew Shifting gears from his degree in physical geography, Viju Mathew has spent the last decade covering most categories of the luxury market prior to becoming Robb Report's automotive editor.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
Leaders harness culture in order to foster engaging platforms that break down boundaries of language, ethnicity and physical geography.
—Paolo Petrocelli, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Lange noted that physical geography will still be taught in the new curriculum, just with a heavier emphasis on how humans built civilizations through interactions with the environment as well as the study of cultures.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1753, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of physical geography was
in 1753
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“Physical geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/physical%20geography. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
physical geography
noun
: a branch of geography that deals with the physical features and changes of the earth
More from Merriam-Webster on physical geography
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about physical geography
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