Words With the Root "geo-"

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26 Words

1 geo A narrow inlet or gully cut into a sea cliff, especially in Scotland.
2 Geoff A short, informal form of the male name Geoffrey.
3 Geoffrey A male given name of Germanic origin, especially popular in Britain during the 20th century.
4 geographic Relating to geography, or to the physical features and location of places.
5 geographical Relating to geography; an alternative form of geographic.
6 geographically In terms of location or physical geography.
7 geography The study of the earth's physical features and how people interact with them.
8 geological Relating to geology, or to the physical structure and history of rock formations.
9 geologist A scientist who studies the structure, history, and processes of the earth.
10 geology The scientific study of the earth's structure, materials, and history, especially through its rocks.
11 geometric Relating to geometry, or made up of simple shapes like circles, triangles, and lines.
12 geometry The branch of mathematics concerned with points, lines, shapes, and space.
13 Geordie A nickname for someone named George, or informally for Georgia, Georgiana, Georgette, or Georgina.
14 Georg A Scandinavian and German form of the male name George.
15 George A common male given name of ancient Greek origin, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker."
16 Georges A French male given name equivalent to English George.
17 Georgetown The capital city of Guyana, named after King George III.
18 georgette A lightweight, slightly crinkled silk or synthetic fabric with a dull finish.
19 Georgi A German surname.
20 Georgia A country in the Caucasus region between Europe and Asia, on the Black Sea, with Tbilisi as its capital.
21 Georgian Relating to the country of Georgia, its people, or its language.
22 Georgiana A female given name derived from George.
23 Georgie A diminutive nickname for George or Georgina.
24 Georgina A female given name derived from George, of ancient Greek origin.
25 Georgy A diminutive nickname for George.
26 geothermal Relating to heat that comes from deep inside the earth.