geographic

adjective

geo·​graph·​ic ˌjē-ə-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce geographic (audio)
variants or geographical
ˌjē-ə-ˈgra-fi-kəl How to pronounce geographic (audio)
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 How to pronounce geographic (audio)
adverb

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Achieving that ambition requires stronger economic connectivity with Martinique’s geographic neighbors. — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 The Jewish experience is extraordinary in that their culture and identity survived for nearly 2,000 years without a sovereign homeland, a centralized government or a single geographic base. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026 Starting August 19, eight days after the storm, Kern grabbed his iPad and went to work recording on the geographic information system the town uses the damage assessment for which the department is now using the data internally. — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Under a single-member district system, Mansfield would be divided into smaller voting districts, with voters selecting from candidates who represent specific geographic areas. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for geographic

Word History

Etymology

see geography

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of geographic was in 1559

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“Geographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geographic. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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