1
: of or relating to geography
2
: belonging to or characteristic of a particular region
the geographic features of Ohio

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Ads can be delivered based on household-level data, geographic precision, demographic profiles and behavioral indicators. Kris Qiu, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 But the underlying geographic picture pointed to just where the brand’s top clients are today. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Licenses for each series will begin on different dates in different geographic territories, following the expiration of existing streaming licenses, per AMC. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 July 2026 Lawmakers would decide whether to make elections partisan or nominally nonpartisan, and whether to elect all justices statewide or to split up the state into geographic districts, which would likely be drawn by lawmakers. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for geographic

Word History

Etymology

see geography

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of geographic was in 1559

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“Geographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geographic. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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