geographic

adjective

geo·​graph·​ic ˌjē-ə-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce geographic (audio)
variants or geographical
1
: of or relating to geography
2
: belonging to or characteristic of a particular region
the geographic features of Ohio
geographically adverb

Examples of geographic in a Sentence

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Considering your organization’s category, geographic location, and size, annual pass rates range from $20.75 to $180 per participant. Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 10 July 2025 For example, a client of ours that leaned into their data analytics became a market leader in the outdoor living space by correlating profitability with market segments and geographic opportunities. Sherre Demao, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025 Using Spanish and English together portrays the particular culture of people living around a geographic border in a powerful way. Rachel Ashcroft july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025 Ivory Coast Is Positioning Itself as a Go-To Shooting Destination From political backing to geographic versatility, Ivory Coast is doubling down on its goal to become a regional production hub. Essie Assibu, Variety, 4 July 2025 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 14 Jul. 2025.

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