cartography
Translation
cartography
Examples
Cartography is the art of map-making.
Cartography is the art of map-making.
Grammar Patterns
((cartography)) the art or process of drawing or making maps He studied cartography in college.
Similar Words
Synonyms: map-making
Etymology
From French 'carte' (map) + Greek '-graphia' (writing, study). It means the study or practice of drawing maps.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-graphy' often means 'the study of' (like in geography), so this is the study of 'carto' (charts/maps).