noun
cartography
Cartography (noun) means the creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography.
noun
1
The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography.
2
An illustrative discussion of a topic.
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Etymology
From French cartographie, from carte (“map”) (ultimately from Ancient Greek χάρτης (khártēs, “map”)) + -graphie (“-graphy”) (from γράφω (gráphō, “write”)); carto- (“map”) + -graphy.
Rhymes for cartography
geography
biography
topography
photography
pornography
calligraphy
bibliography
choreography
autobiography
chromatography
cinematography
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of cartography?
"cartography" (noun) means the creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography.
What are the different meanings of cartography?
"cartography" has 2 main meanings: 1. The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography; 2. An illustrative discussion of a topic.