geography

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the physical features of a specific area of land.

n. the physical characteristics and topographical features of a specific region or territory.

“The rough geography of the mountains made it difficult to build new roads.”

“The local geography, dominated by steep limestone cliffs and deep valleys, provided a natural defense against invading forces for centuries.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Informal

n. the way a building or room is organized.

n. the physical arrangement or spatial distribution of elements within a specific structure or area.

“It took me a few days to learn the geography of the new office building.”

“Once you understand the geography of the warehouse, finding specific inventory items becomes a much more efficient process.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Business Academic

n. a specific area or region where a company does business.

n. a geographical area defined as a specific field of business operations or a market sector.

“Our sales team is responsible for the northern geography of the country.”

“The firm decided to expand into the Asian geography after seeing significant growth in consumer demand across the Pacific Rim.”