'geography' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'geographia,' where 'geo-' meant 'earth' and '-graphia' meant 'writing or description.'

'geographia' transformed into the Latin word 'geographia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'geography' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'description of the earth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'study of the earth's physical features and human activity.'