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aerogeography

|aero-ge-og-ra-phy|

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/ˌɛəroʊdʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

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/ˌeərəʊdʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

study of Earth's features from the air

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aerogeography' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'aero' meaning 'air' and 'geography' meaning 'earth description'.

Historical Evolution

'aerogeography' was formed by combining 'aero' with 'geography' to describe the study of Earth's features from the air.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'description of the earth from the air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the study of geographical features and phenomena from the air, often using aerial photography or satellite imagery.

Aerogeography provides valuable insights into land use patterns and environmental changes.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/05/19 11:36