English Explanatory Dictionary

oceanography

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The exploration and scientific study of the oceans and ocean floor.

Pronunciation

/ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-oceanography.wav

Word forms

oceanography

Etymology

From ocean + -ography.

Synonyms

marine science oceanology

Related words

oceanographer

Derived words

chemical oceanography oceanographic oceanographical oceanographist palaeoceanography paleoceanography
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