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geographic area

geographic area

6 2.3
A part of the Earth's surface with clear borders or features
  • noun
  • /ˌdʒiəˈɡræfɪk ˈɛəriə/
: área geográfica
  • The city's geographic area includes diverse neighborhoods, each with its own unique character.
  • the same geographic area
  • a large geographic area
  • a broad geographic area

And it affects these geographical areas unevenly.

Examples

  • The local wildlife thrives in a specific geographic area that offers plenty of resources.

  • Although fashion norms vary from one geographic area to another, career suits remain the standard for interviews.

    Academic text (2015)

  • For example, two public schools within the tribes' geographic area were used for the research project.

    Academic text (2011)

  • Again, there is a website that will help you determine the ideal pitch for your geographic area.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Estimates of length at maturity in more than one geographic area were available for 23 species.

    Academic text (1991)

  • All seven major clusters in our study were connected with particular geographic areas, institutional settings, or both.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The isolates were collected from various geographic areas throughout the country between January 2009 and May 2010.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The large number of people from a wide geographic area could not have effectively communicated face to face.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Special education case managers were associated with three separate high schools in three different geographic areas in the Midwest.

    Academic text (2015)

  • However, previous research has been limited to single geographic areas, patients with certain mechanisms of injury, and hospitalized patients.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

area
vsgeographic area
∞ 1.0

A part of a place used for a certain activity, like a park or room

is limited to parts of Earth's surface with defined boundaries and characteristics
region
vsgeographic area
∞ 2.0

A large area of land with similar features like climate or plants

is specific to Earth's surface and physical boundaries rather than virtual
geographical area
vsgeographic area
5 3.0

Part of the Earth's surface with shared natural or human features

is the general concept emphasizing defined boundaries and characteristics
geographic region
vsgeographic area
3 3.1

An area of land with similar natural features or borders made by people

is broader and can include distinctions beyond those boundaries
geographical region
vsgeographic area
1 2.7

An area of land with clear borders for geography, government, or culture

is neutral and not limited to political or cultural demarcation
geographical zone
vsgeographic area
1 4.0

A region of the Earth with a similar climate or position on the globe

is more general and covers other boundary types beyond those measures

How Big

continent
269 1.0
country
∞ 1.0
geographic area
6 2.3
site
∞ 1.2

Surface Forms

geographic area singular
geographic areas plural

Morphology

geographic + area

The phrase is a straightforward adjectival modification: 'geographic' (relating to the Earth) simply qualifies 'area' (a region), so the combined meaning is directly derivable from the constituents. This standard adjective + noun composition is cross-linguistically common and would be immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Geographic area comes from the simple picture of drawing the geographic features of the Earth on a map and circling one area to show it. So, it means a 'region' or 'part' of the Earth with clear limits or special features.