geographic
/d͡ʒiəˈɡɹæfɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Pertaining to geography (or to geographics).
Adjective
Examples
In his book, Polystate: A Thought Experiment in Distributed Government, Zach Weinersmith speculates about what governments would look like if they didn’t rule over geographic locations, but instead ruled over minds.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Determined by geography, as opposed to magnetic (i.e. North)
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “geographic” mean?
Pertaining to geography (or to geographics).
Is “geographic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.