Simple Definition of geography

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geography

noun

plural geographies
1
: an area of study that deals with the location of countries, cities, rivers, mountains, lakes, etc.
2
: the natural features (such as rivers, mountains, etc.) of a place
studying the geography of the western United States
regional geographies

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“Geography.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/geography. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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