geography
UK: dʒiˈɒɡrəfi | US: dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi
n. The study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these.
n. The arrangement or layout of physical or abstract features of an area.
The word "geography" originates from Greek geōgraphia, combining geo- (γῆ, "earth") and -graphia (γραφή, "writing" or "description"). The term reflects the discipline's focus on "describing or mapping the Earth." Over time, it evolved from literal cartography to encompass broader studies of spatial relationships, human-environment interactions, and physical landscapes. The suffix -y (via Latin -ia) nominalizes the concept, turning the act of "earth-writing" into a field of study.
She majored in geography to understand climate patterns and human settlements.
The geography of this region includes mountains, rivers, and dense forests.
Ancient Greek scholars laid the foundations for modern geography.
The book explores the cultural geography of urban spaces.
Satellite technology has revolutionized the way we study geography.