geographic

adjective

geo·​graph·​ic ˌjē-ə-ˈgra-fik 

variants or geographical

ˌjē-ə-ˈgra-fi-kəl 

1

: of or relating to geography

2

: belonging to or characteristic of a particular region

the geographic features of Ohio

geographically

ˌjē-ə-ˈgra-fi-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Examples of geographic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This geographic distinction matters because members in different locations may encounter different requirements. — Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

The right institution, the right teacher, the right program or the right opportunity could reach across those geographic lines and change a child’s path. — Matt Brewer, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Eichler’s micro-neighborhood, spread over a high ridge near the geographic center of the city and overlooking Glen Canyon Park, is mostly composed of compact lots along curving streets. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026

The poll shows Raman leading in nearly every geographic area of the city. — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see geography

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for geographic

• angiographic
• choreographic
• chromatographic
• iconographic
• ideographic
• idiographic
• metallographic
• oceanographic
• physiographic
• polarographic
• radiographic
• roentgenographic