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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More importantly, geographic flexibility substantially expands recruiting reach while enabling access to talent in markets organizations previously couldn't tap. — Byjonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 In this report, sentiment varied across geographic regions and industry segments. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026 The mythmaking rebellion of Tekena, first of her name, for the sake of a coward’s love was as recognizable to her descendants as their need to cross borders, both ethnic and geographic, in search of a happiness that wasn’t promised. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026 Much of my work as a civil and environmental engineer is done through GIS – that is, geographic information systems. — Hatim Sharif, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 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 9 Aug. 2026.

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