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geographies

ge·og·ra·phy
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jee-og-ruh-fee]
    • /dʒiˈɒg rə fi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jee-og-ruh-fee]
    • /dʒiˈɒg rə fi/

Definitions of geographies word

  • noun plural geographies the science dealing with the areal differentiation of the earth's surface, as shown in the character, arrangement, and interrelations over the world of such elements as climate, elevation, soil, vegetation, population, land use, industries, or states, and of the unit areas formed by the complex of these individual elements. 1
  • noun plural geographies the study of this science. 1
  • noun plural geographies the topographical features of a region, usually of the earth, sometimes of the planets. 1
  • noun plural geographies a book dealing with this science or study, as a textbook. 1
  • noun plural geographies the arrangement of features of any complex entity: the geography of the mind. 1
  • noun geographies Plural form of geography. 1

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Origin of geographies

First appearance:

before 1535
One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin geōgraphia < Greek geōgraphía earth description. See geo-, -graphy

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Parts of speech for Geographies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

geographies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

geographies usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for geographies

noun geographies

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