geographer

noun

ge·​og·​ra·​pher jē-ˈä-grə-fər 

: a specialist in geography

Examples of geographer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There was never a formal announcement of the ban from Beijing, and research by the geographer Julie Klinger suggests that the embargo may not have resulted from a central directive. — Gloria Xiong, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Bill Lindeke, an urban geographer specializing in non-motorized transportation, previously told the Observer turnstiles are easier to install if there are stairs or escalators to a subway, for example. — Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026

For instance, Greco-Egyptian geographer Ptolemy mentioned the word Olokhoira in his works, which some scholars believe is a reference to the region and the Alupa dynasty (2nd–15th century ce), one of the longest-reigning dynasties of Tulu Nadu. — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026

Sakhi also was a geographer and high-altitude photographer who had climbed some of the world’s major peaks, according to the company’s website. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see geography

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for geographer

• bibliographer
• choreographer
• lexicographer
• oceanographer
• radiographer
• biographer
• demographer
• ethnographer
• hydrographer
• lithographer
• photographer
• topographer