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ge·o·graph·ic (jē'ə-grăfʹĭk) also ge·o·graph·i·cal (-ĭ-kəl)
adj.
1. Of or relating to geography.2. Concerning the topography of a specific region.ge'o·graphʹi·cal·ly adv.
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