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 mountain's unusual biodiversity is partly thanks to geography.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Somaliland has the geography, the stability and the will to work closely with Washington — and will continue to do so.
    — Paul Tilsley, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of geography
Noun
  • Hawaii’s intense topography can induce heavy localized flooding events as air is forced up the mountain slopes.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • These included lattices, curved structures, and surfaces capable of changing their topography.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of topography
Noun
  • The restaurant is named for American artist John Singer Sargent, a painter who specialized in portraits and landscapes during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In the middle of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, the islands are a magical landscape where locals and pilgrims connect with ancient spirits at a sacred waterfall.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of landscape
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“Chorography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorography. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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