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geography

UK
/dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/
US
/dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/

Translations

geographynoun
geographies
pl
Geography is the study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.
География — это изучение ландшафтов Земли, окружающей среды и взаимоотношений между людьми и их окружающей средой.
Synonyms
geographical science
earth science
physical geography
human geography
topography
cartography
geographyadjective
UK
/dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/
US
/dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "geography teacher")

Definitions

geographynoun
The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these, including the distribution of populations and resources, land use, and industries.
She decided to major in geography because she was fascinated by how human activities impact the environment.
The physical characteristics, especially the surface features, of an area.
The geography of the region includes mountains, rivers, and valleys.
A book or scholarly work on the subject of geography.
He borrowed a geography from the library to help with his research on climate change.
geographyadjective
Relating to the academic subject of geography or characteristic of it (used before a noun).
The geography curriculum was recently updated to include more fieldwork.
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