Word
geographical
Phoneticsge·o·graph·i·cal, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌdʒiəˈɡɹæfɪkəɫ/
UK/dʒˌɪəɡɹˈæfɪkəl/
Definitions
01relating to geography
B1 · Intermediate
adj. relating to the study of the earth's surface, including its countries, mountains, and rivers.
adj. pertaining to the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, or the distribution of populations and resources.
“The students looked at a geographical map to find the highest mountains in Europe.”
“The geographical isolation of the island led to the development of unique plant species found nowhere else on the planet.”
Synonyms
02moving to solve a problem
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Informal · Slang
n. a move to a new city or country because you hope it will help you stop a bad habit or addiction.
n. a relocation undertaken in the belief that a change of environment will resolve psychological issues or substance dependencies.
“He thought moving to the coast would help him stay sober, but it was just another geographical.”
“The counsellor warned him that a geographical rarely works if the underlying causes of the addiction remain unaddressed.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'pulling a geographical'.
Teaching tip
This is a very niche term used in recovery communities; most native speakers will only know the adjective form.
Synonyms
Etymology
From Late Latin geōgraphicus + -al. By surface analysis, geography + -ical.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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