geography

noun

jē-ˈä-grə-fē How to pronounce geography (audio)
Definition of geographynext
as in topography
the physical features of a region as a whole the geography of the region matches ancient descriptions of the location of the lost city

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Recent Examples of geography Diversifying sourcing across a wider geography mitigates threats from climate change and public health crises, not only geopolitical risk. — Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026 America’s political map has always reflected its economic geography. — Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 1 Sep. 2026 The Abuelas Project now puts those memories into interactive StoryMaps covering Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, combining oral histories with photographs, historical research, and geography. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026 Cape Ann’s distinctive, undulant geography combined pungent industry and village intensity with Atlantic immensity of sea and sky. — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for geography
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geography
  1. topography
  2. landscape
  3. terrain
Noun
  • This is a sophisticated, adaptive, three-chamber air suspension system that continuously adjusts to road topography and driving style.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • With rugged topography, Ely is a playground for outdoor recreation.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of topography
Noun
  • With a nearly $3 billion market cap, Imax is a relatively inexpensive asset in the entertainment landscape.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Arizona also boasts diverse landscapes and a variety of ecosystems, from alpine forests to deserts, all of which different kinds of bats have fashioned a home.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of landscape
Noun
  • Wildfires have never burned as much French terrain in a year, none bigger than the one that incinerated much of Le Porge.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Because of the challenging terrain, the bridges are designed to be constructed without heavy machinery.
    — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of terrain

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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geography. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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