chorography

noun

kə-ˈrä-grə-fē How to pronounce chorography (audio)
Definition of chorographynext
as in geography
the physical features of a region as a whole a detailed map of the region's chorography

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  1. geography
  2. topography
  3. landscape
Noun
  • The optimal combination will vary according to the adversary, geography, political objective, available forces, acceptable risk, and desired end state.
    — David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The geography, geology, and climate in the Ozark Highlands in Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas allow the area to grow white oak trees that are particularly ideal for barrels.
    — Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
Definition of geography
Noun
  • Retaining walls needed for the topography of the site would be up to 14 feet high along the south and east boundaries and up to 17 feet high along Sunset Drive and Sky Haven.
    — Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Townships, squares six miles by six miles, were the basic building blocks that were organized, where topography permitted, into square or rectangular counties.
    — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 July 2026
Definition of topography
Noun
  • Mile after mile, the American landscape is dotted with marvelous nature, maximum kitsch and everything in between.
    — Sarah Silbiger, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Located just 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Bordeaux, the peninsula offers stunning landscapes and sandy beaches as well as oyster-farming villages and upmarket resorts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of landscape
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“Chorography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorography. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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