geographical

Also ge·o·graph·ic

[jee-uh-graf-i-kuhl]

adjective

1. of or relating to geography.

2. of or relating to the natural features, population, industries, etc., of a region or regions.

Other Word Forms

• geographically adverb
• nongeographic adjective
• nongeographical adjective
• nongeographically adverb
• ungeographic adjective
• ungeographical adjective
• ungeographically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of geographical¹

1550–60; < Late Latin geōgraphicus (< Greek geōgraphikós; geo-, -graph, -ic ) + -al ²

Example Sentences

The government said limiting offenders to a geographical zone, policed by tougher monitoring and enhanced tagging, would give victims greater peace of mind.

From BBC

Call them leagues, call them conferences, geographical realignment would make for some strange bedfellows.

From Los Angeles Times

The commission is not allowed to consider the partisan makeup of the districts, nor protecting incumbents, but instead looks at “communities of interest,” logical geographical boundaries and the Voting Rights Act.

From Los Angeles Times

“Native trees also support local wildlife, specifically ones endemic to our geographical biome. Pollinators, nesting birds, migratory birds and other species rely on them.”

From Los Angeles Times

And if Perrier is feeling the impact ahead of other companies, it is probably because its geographical location sets it apart.

From BBC

Related Words

• geographic www.thesaurus.com
• geological www.thesaurus.com