1. the art or practice of describing or mapping a region or district
Usage: geography; cartography
2. a systematic description of a particular region including its physical features, climate, and inhabitants
Usage: geography; academic

Examples

• The ancient Greek chorography provided detailed accounts of Mediterranean coastal regions.
• Medieval chorography combined geographical observation with cultural description.
• The scholar’s chorography of the Alpine region included notes on local customs.
• Renaissance chorography often featured elaborate maps alongside written descriptions.
• Modern chorography uses satellite imagery to create accurate regional surveys.
• The university’s chorography department studies both physical and human geography.