geographic point

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geographic point - a point on the surface of the Earth

workplace, work - a place where work is done; "he arrived at work early today"

address - the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with

confluence, meeting - a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers); "Pittsburgh is located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers"

epicenter, epicentre - the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake

magnetic pole - either of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical

point - the precise location of something; a spatially limited location; "she walked to a point where she could survey the whole street"

pole - one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface

port - a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

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