the science dealing with the areal differentiation of the earth's surface, as shown in the character, arrangement, and interrelations over the world of such elements as climate, elevation, soil, vegetation, population, land use, industries, or states, and of the unit areas formed by the complex of these individual elements.
the study of this science.
the topographical features of a region, usually of the earth, sometimes of the planets.
a book dealing with this science or study, as a textbook.
the arrangement of features of any complex entity: the geography of the mind.
Origin of geography
1535–45; <Latin geōgraphia<Greek geōgraphía earth description. See geo-, -graphy
Thrilling enables small mom-and-pop shops to sell online, reach new customers and geographies, and generate critical new sources of revenue, especially important during a pandemic.
The CEO striving to make vintage, secondhand clothing as popular as fast fashion|Rachel King|September 6, 2020|Fortune
For many investors, the coronavirus has effectively taken geography out of the equation when it comes to vetting new opportunities.
3 views on the future of geographic-focused funds|Natasha Mascarenhas|September 4, 2020|TechCrunch
They care because this issue confronts all families, but they understand the burden is exacerbated by issues of race, income, or geography.
Millennials and Gen Zers need better childcare. Can either Biden or Trump deliver?|matthewheimer|August 29, 2020|Fortune
At the same time, people are spending more time communicating online, where geography is practically irrelevant.
The pandemic is changing the geography of LinkedIn connections|Dan Kopf|August 27, 2020|Quartz
Between March 1 and August 1, 2020, virtual schooling saw a 238% spike in searches, many of which were specific to geography, with state or school districts comprising most virtual school searches.
Back to school looks very different this year|Christi Olson|August 26, 2020|Search Engine Land
These trends will affect everything from geography to culture and politics.
Trustafarians Want to Tell You How to Live|Joel Kotkin|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Much of the appeal of the Bay Area is a result of happy coincidence of history and geography.
Battle of the Upstarts: Houston vs. San Francisco Bay|Joel Kotkin|October 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even in the smallest of Indian locales, the divisions of geography and nationalism are played out on a micro scale.
The Real India Revealed|Rafia Zakaria|August 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yet for all the ideological sparring, the campaign may be decided by something far less exotic: geography.
D-Day for Milton Wolf, Obama’s Tea Party Cousin, in Kansas Senate Primary|Ben Jacobs|August 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bonnett has been a risk taker since his early days in the field of geography.
Discovering Underground Labyrinths, Remote Cities, and More of the World’s Lost Places|Nina Strochlic|July 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The book bears out the assertions of its title, and is a valuable contribution to the geography and ethnography of Persia.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers|Jules Verne
Their pistols were still useless; they did not know the geography of the neighborhood; there were enemies everywhere.
Chasing an Iron Horse|Edward Robins
The facts are derived from such specific disciplines as geography and language, botany and astronomy.
Psychology and Social Practice|John Dewey
Babs hurried off to the Fifth classroom, and arrived just in time for the geography lesson.
The Youngest Girl in the School|Evelyn Sharp
We recognize this in our geography and history; we may wisely recognize it also in our reading.
Special Method in the Reading of Complete English Classics|Charles McMurry
British Dictionary definitions for geography
geography
/ (dʒɪˈɒɡrəfɪ) /
nounplural-phies
the study of the natural features of the earth's surface, including topography, climate, soil, vegetation, etc, and man's response to them