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nongeographic

nongeographic

6.7
Works from any place because it is not tied to one
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒnˈdʒiːəˌɡræfɪk/
translation icon : no geográfico
  • The NEHA Industry Affiliate "Industry" is one of NEHA's affiliated organizations that, because of its nongeographic disposition, is a member of NEHA Region 10.

Examples

  • How a Geographic Information System (GIS) Links Geographic and Nongeographic Data

    Academic text (1998)

  • To solve the problem, we must analyze the data in nongeographic ways, focusing on patterns instead of locations.

  • The research conducted was nongeographic, examining social trends rather than specific regions.

  • In discussions about public policy, it's essential to approach issues from a nongeographic perspective to capture national rather than local concerns.

Synonyms

placeless
vsnongeographic
1 7.9

Having no clear local look or feel

is about being unrelated to location rather than lacking local character
nongeographical
vsnongeographic
6.2

Not about places or where things are located

is the spelling variant that differs only in adjectival ending and form
nonlocalized
vsnongeographic
7.1

Not limited to one part of the body

is broader, saying it is unrelated to location rather than only not located
nonspatial
vsnongeographic
8.8

Not relating to space, for example to time, ideas, or feelings

is about being unrelated to location or specific physical place
unlocalized
vsnongeographic
  • Specialized
7.9

Pain or symptoms that are not in one clear place and affect several body parts

is about lack of relation to location rather than medical or symptom diffusion

Antonyms

geographic
75 3.5

Relating to the land, sea, or places on Earth

How Geographic

local
∞ 1.0
regional
521 3.5
national
∞ 2.0
international
∞ 2.1
global
∞ 2.7
nongeographic
6.7

Surface Forms

nongeographic positive

Morphology

nongeographic = geographic (transparent) = non + geographic

The productive negative prefix 'non-' simply negates the adjective 'geographic', yielding 'not related to geography', which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

The word nongeographic comes from non- meaning 'not' and geo- meaning 'earth' or 'place', as in geography. So, nongeographic means 'not tied to a place', which is why a nongeographic number or license can be used anywhere.