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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Madjestic Kasual, a DJ and co-host of the podcast Clout Farm, describes a generation shaped by SoundCloud uploads, YouTube algorithms, and Discord communities that broke down geographic boundaries during lockdown. Keegan Brady, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026 The geographic divides are equally stark. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026 At the core of their thesis was the idea that many of the geographic linkages that had long bound certain industries to certain regions – like automotive in Michigan and meatpacking in the Midwest – were weakening. Christopher Briem, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026 Even factors like proxy pool size and geographic coverage don't tell the whole story without context. Justyn Newman, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 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 29 Mar. 2026.

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