n. 1. The technique of mapping a region or district. 2. A description or map of a region. [Latin chōrographia, from Greek khōrographiā : khōros, place; see ghē- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots + -graphiā, -graphy.] cho·rogra·pher n. cho′ro·graphic (kôr′ə-grăfĭk), cho′ro·graphi·cal adj. cho′ro·graphi·cal·ly adv. |
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