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geographic area

geographic area

3 2.3
A part of the Earth's surface with clear borders or features
  • noun
  • /ˌdʒiəˈɡræfɪk ˈɛəriə/
translation icon : 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
977 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
4 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
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
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
267 1.0
country
∞ 1.0
geographic area
3 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.