🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

地理

Pronunciation / Transliteration: chiri

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Geography/dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"地理の授業では、世界のさまざまな気候帯について学びました。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The study of the physical features of the Earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these.

    "In geography class, we learned about the different climate zones around the world."
  2. 2

    A particular area or region of the Earth.

    "The geography of the region is characterized by mountains and rivers."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'geography' originates from the Greek words 'geo' meaning 'earth' and 'grapho' meaning 'to write'. It evolved through Latin and Middle English, reflecting the study of the Earth's landscapes, environments, and the relationships between people and their environments.

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