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geographic

/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to the earth or any part of it, especially the land, its peoples, or its phenomena.

  • The study of the earth and its physical and political features.


Variants
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geographic , geographical , geographically
Etymology
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From Greek geographia, from ge, 'earth', and graphein, 'to write'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'geography' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  2. The largest country by total area that is mostly within the Arctic Circle is Russia.

  3. The longest river in the world is the Nile River.

  4. The highest mountain in the world is Mount Everest, which stands at 29,029 feet (8,848 meters) tall.


Related Concepts
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  1. Topography: The study of the physical features of an area, especially the relief, drainage, and vegetation.

  2. Cartography: The study and practice of making maps.


Culture
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Geographic has been used extensively in literature and art to describe various landscapes and places. For instance, in Herman Melville's novel 'Moby-Dick', the geographic descriptions of the sea and the islands play a significant role in setting the scene and creating the atmosphere. In music, songs like 'Geographic' by Owl City and 'Geographic' by The National explore the concept of place and the human connection to the earth.

How to Memorize "geographic"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a globe or a map to memorize the meaning of geographic.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'geographic' with 'earth' or 'land' to help remember its meaning.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Geography is where we live, learn, and love' to remember the meaning of geographic.


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