Word
geographers
Phoneticsge·og·ra·phers
UK/dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfəz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. people who study geography, including land, climate, cities, and how people live in different places.
n. specialists in geography who study Earth's landscapes, environments, and human societies and their spatial distribution.
Examples
“Geographers study maps and countries around the world.”
“The geographers visited the river valley to study how flooding changes the land each year.”
“Geographers combine satellite data with fieldwork to explain how cities grow and how climate shapes human settlement.”
Examples
simple
“Geographers study maps and countries around the world.”
contextual
“The geographers visited the river valley to study how flooding changes the land each year.”
complex
“Geographers combine satellite data with fieldwork to explain how cities grow and how climate shapes human settlement.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “geographers” in context.
Verb
01. consult geographers
“The city council consulted geographers before planning the new housing area.”
verb + noun
02. geographers argue
“Geographers argue that city planning must protect green spaces.”
noun + verb
03. geographers map
“Geographers map population changes to help plan schools and hospitals.”
noun + verb
04. geographers study
“Geographers study how climate affects farming in different regions.”
noun + verb
05. geographers warn
“Geographers warn that rising seas could flood many coastal cities.”
noun + verb
06. interview geographers
“The reporter interviewed geographers about flooding in coastal towns.”
verb + noun
Adjective
07. human geographers
“Human geographers study how cities grow and how people move for work.”
adj + noun
08. modern geographers
“Modern geographers use satellite images to track climate change.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. generation of geographers
“A new generation of geographers focuses on climate and cities.”
noun + prep + noun
10. group of geographers
“A group of geographers visited the valley to study erosion.”
noun + prep + noun
11. a team of physical geographers
“A team of physical geographers studied erosion in the mountains.”
12. according to leading geographers
“According to leading geographers, coastal cities will face more flooding.”
Real-World Examples
“Dr. Carl Ortwin Sauer, the emeritus professor of geography at the University of California at Berkeley who was regarded as one of the most influential geographers of his generation, died Friday in Berkeley.” “Historically, geographers would characterize a city or region by its demographics, borders, agricultural products, and ethnic diversity.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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