cho·rog·ra·phy (k -r g r-f )n. 1. The technique of mapping a region or district. 2. A description or map of a region. [Latin ch  rographia, from Greek khrographi : khros, place; see gh- in Indo-European roots + -graphi, -graphy.]cho·rog ra·pher n.cho  ro·graphic (kôr-gr f k, kr-), choro·graphi·cal adj.cho ro·graphi·cal·ly adv. |
chorography [kɒˈrɒgrəfɪ]
n Geography
1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the technique of mapping regions
2. pl -phies (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a description or map of a region, as opposed to a small area
[via Latin from Greek khōrographia, from khōros place, country + -graphy]
chorographer n
chorographic [ˌkɒrəˈgræfɪk], chorographical adj
chorographically adv
chorography
1. a description, map, or chart of a particular region or area.
2. the art of preparing such descriptions or maps. — chorographer, n. — chorographic, adj.
See also: Maps2. the art of preparing such descriptions or maps. — chorographer, n. — chorographic, adj.
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