geographer

/d͡ʒiˈɑ.ɡɹə.fɚ/

UK: /d͡ʒiːˈɒɡ.ɹə.fə(ɹ)/

D͡ƷIⱭ · ɡɹə · fɚ (3 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

A specialist in geography.

Etymology

From geo- + -grapher.

Example Sentences

  • "Alternatively, geographers Simon Lewis and Mark Maslin have suggested that 1610 might be a better candidate for a crucial human-induced step change."
  • "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."
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