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geography

noun

jē-ˈä-grə-fē

Definition of geography

as in topography

the physical features of a region as a whole the geography of the region matches ancient descriptions of the location of the lost city

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Recent Examples of geography The answer is complicated by the geography — and by Yemen itself. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 The air support is considered crucial given East Nusa Tenggara's geography, which consists of numerous islands and presents significant transportation and access challenges. — CBS News, 15 Aug. 2026 The air support is considered crucial given East Nusa Tenggara’s geography, which consists of numerous islands and presents significant transportation and access challenges. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 This expansion of Hoodoo’s geography and urban shift also brought about a level of homogenization and the decline of regional distinctions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for geography

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Hawaii’s intense topography can induce heavy localized flooding events as air is forced up the mountain slopes.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
These included lattices, curved structures, and surfaces capable of changing their topography.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of topography

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Since Asteri launched, the beauty homegrown landscape has continued to evolve, according to Al Rashid.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Four clips from the series guided a conversation about its making, its reputation for being ahead of its time and the television landscape that has changed dramatically since its 2015 premiere.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of landscape

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Every time a gear turns, a pump lifts water, or a road survives difficult terrain, part of that ancient engineering legacy continues to work.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
The students needed enough solar power to move Stella Juva through challenging terrain while also supporting the medical equipment inside.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

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