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geometry
nounB2
/dʒiˈɒm.ɪ.tri/The branch of mathematics concerned with the properties, measurement, and relationships of points, lines, angles, surfaces, and solids in space.
geomorphology
nounC2
/ˌdʒiːəʊmɔːˈfɒlədʒi/The scientific study of the physical features of the surface of the Earth, their origin, history, and the processes that shape them.
geonavigation
nounRare
/ˌdʒiːəʊˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/The practice of determining position and direction on Earth, especially over long distances, by using geographical features, astronomical observation, dead reckoning, or basic instruments, without reliance on modern electronic systems like GPS.
geonim
nounVery Low / Obscure
/ˈdʒiːə(ʊ)nɪm/A rare, highly specialised term for a geographical name, particularly one with specific linguistic or historical significance.
geophagy
nounVery Low
/dʒiːˈɒfədʒi/The practice of eating earth or soil-like substances.
geophone
nounVery low frequency / Technical
/ˈdʒiː.əʊ.fəʊn/A device that detects ground vibrations, converting seismic waves into electrical signals.
geophysics
nounC1
/ˌdʒiːəʊˈfɪzɪks/The scientific study of the physical properties and processes of the Earth, including its internal structure, magnetic and gravitational fields, and seismic activity.
geophyte
nounC1/C2
/ˈdʒiːə(ʊ)ˌfʌɪt/A plant that survives adverse seasons (e.g., winter or dry seasons) by means of underground storage organs such as bulbs, tubers, corms, or rhizomes.
geopolitics
nounC1
/ˌdʒiː.əʊˈpɒl.ə.tɪks/The study of how geography, population, and resources influence the politics, international relations, and foreign policy of states.
geoponics
nounC2
/ˌdʒiːə(ʊ)ˈpɒnɪks/The science or art of cultivating the soil.
geopotential
nounVery Low
/ˌdʒiːəʊpəˈtenʃl/The potential energy per unit mass of a body relative to a standard level (usually mean sea level) in the Earth's gravitational field.
georama
nounExtremely Rare
/dʒɪˈɒrəmə/A large globe or hollow sphere with the map of the world on its interior, allowing viewers inside to see the Earth's surface as if from space.
geordie
adjectivenounC1
/ˈdʒɔːdi/A person from Tyneside in northeast England, especially Newcastle upon Tyne, or the distinctive dialect spoken there.
georgann
nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
/ˈdʒɔː.dʒæn/A female given name; a variant spelling of the name Georgia or Georgianna, suggesting a connection to the U.S. state of Georgia or to the male name George.
george
nounhigh
/ˈdʒɔːdʒ/A male given name, historically of Greek origin, meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'.
george cross
nounLow
/ˌdʒɔːdʒ ˈkrɒs/The highest British award for civilian gallantry, equivalent to the Victoria Cross for military personnel.
george i
nounLow
/ˌdʒɔːdʒ ðə ˈfɜːst/A proper noun referring specifically to the first Hanoverian king of Great Britain and Ireland, who reigned from 1714 to 1727.
george ii
nounLow (C2/Historical)
/ˌdʒɔːdʒ ˈðə ˈsekənd/A proper noun referring to George Augustus, King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Elector of Hanover) from 1727 until his death in 1760.
george iii
nounC1/C2
/ˌdʒɔːdʒ ðə ˈθɜːd/The King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820, known for his long reign and the loss of the American colonies.
george iv
nounC2
/ˌdʒɔːdʒ ðə ˈfɔːθ/King George IV of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, who reigned from 1820 to 1830.

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