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geologist one who studies or works professionally in the field of geology, or earth science.
geology the study of the physical structure, composition and development of the earth or other solid astronomical bodies, esp. with regard to rocks and land forms. [2 definitions]
geomagnetism the earth's magnetic properties. [2 definitions]
geometric of or concerning geometry. [2 definitions]
geometric progression a sequence of terms, such as 1, 4, 16, 64, 256, in which the ratio of each term to its predecessor is always the same.
geometrid of, pertaining to, or belonging to a family of broad-winged moths, the larvae of which are called measuring worms. [2 definitions]
geometry the mathematical study of planar or spatial objects such as points, lines, planes, and solid figures. [3 definitions]
geomorphology the study of the origin, development, and configuration of topographic forms.
geophagy the practice of eating earthy matter such as clay or chalk, as during a famine or as a symptom of mental illness.
geophone a sensitive electronic receiver designed to detect seismic vibrations.
geophysics (used with a sing. verb) the branch of physics that deals with matters relevant to geology and includes oceanography, meteorology, seismology, and the like.
geopolitics (used with a sing. verb) the study of the political and economic relationships among nations.
George Bernard Shaw an Irish-born British playwright and critic (b.1856--d.1950).
George Foreman U.S. heavyweight boxer who twice won the World Heavyweight Championship (b. 1949).
George Herman Ruth see "Babe Ruth."
George Orwell an English author; Eric Blair (b.1903--d.1950).
Georgetown the capital of Guyana.
georgette a sheer fabric of silk or rayon crepe with a dull, slightly crinkled surface.
George Washington the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in the U.S. War of Independence and the first President of the United States (1789-1797). During his presidency, Washington focused on bringing a spirit of unity to the newly formed nation, creating a new capital, and expanding U.S. territory westward (b.1732--d.1799).
Georgia a Near Eastern country between Turkey and Russia; formerly a republic of the Soviet Union. [2 definitions]
Georgian of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the period of British history from the reign of George I through that of George IV, or the style, as of architecture, of that period. [6 definitions]