geographer

noun

ge·​og·​ra·​pher jē-ˈä-grə-fər How to pronounce geographer (audio)
: a specialist in geography

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For instance, Greco-Egyptian geographer Ptolemy mentioned the word Olokhoira in his works, which some scholars believe is a reference to the region and the Alupa dynasty (2nd–15th century ce), one of the longest-reigning dynasties of Tulu Nadu. — Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026 Sakhi also was a geographer and high-altitude photographer who had climbed some of the world’s major peaks, according to the company’s website. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 Sakhi is a guide for the company, as well as a geographer and high-altitude photographer, and has climbed some of the world's major peaks, according to Moving Mountains' website. — CBS News, 31 July 2026 Before the World Cup, only the most devout geographer or soccer fan would recognize Cape Verde’s name and colors. — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for geographer

Word History

Etymology

see geography

First Known Use

1542, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of geographer was in 1542

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“Geographer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geographer. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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