Geographer Meaning
/d͡ʒiːˈɒɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA specialist in geography.
Sentence Examples
Tom is a geographer.
Agnes is a geographer.
The geographer studied the migration patterns of the region.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ studied the population distribution across the continent.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A professional ____ travels the world to study the relationship between human societies and their environment.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Pre-Greek der. Proto-Hellenic *gayader. Ancient Greek γαῖᾰ (gaîă)clip. Ancient Greek γῆ (gê) Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-) Ancient Greek γεω- (geō-)der. English geo- English -grapher English geographer From geo- + -grapher.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Alternatively, geographers Simon Lewis and Mark Maslin have suggested that 1610 might be a better candidate for a crucial human-induced step change."
— 2016 September 8, Noel Castree, “Has humans’ impact brought about a new era for the Earth?”, in CNN:
"Some experts, such as geographer Jared Diamond in his 2005 book, “Collapse,” used Easter Island as a cautionary tale of how the exploitation of limited resources can result in catastrophic population decline, ecological devastation and the destruction of a society through infighting."
— 2024 September 14, Katie Hunt, “New evidence upends contentious Easter Island theory, scientists say”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ studied the population distribution across the continent.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
A professional ____ travels the world to study the relationship between human societies and their environment.