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
  • That current demand for electric water heaters is mostly dependent on geography.
    — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Environmental features and geography may be a better predictor of homicides in Latin America than the prevalence of organized crime gangs.
    — Dylan Spencer, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of geography
Noun
  • The new map is computed using the IQP eclipse computational method that accounts for an improved value for the eclipse solar radius as well as the exact shape of the moon and topography.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of topography
Noun
  • Every design decision has been guided by respect for the landscape and the region’s heritage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Tapping into Europe was also tough with the broadcast landscape at the time dominated by state broadcasters, which were as freaked out by Lynch’s screenplay as ABC.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of landscape
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“Chorography.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chorography. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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