geographic proximity

collocation in English

meaningsofgeographicalandproximity

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geographical
adjective
uk
/ˌdʒi.əˈɡræf.ɪ.kəl/us
/ˌdʒi.əˈɡræf.ɪ.kəl/
relating to geography, or to the geography of a particular area ...
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proximity
noun[U]
uk
/prɒkˈsɪm.ə.ti/us
/prɑːkˈsɪm.ə.t̬i/
the state of being near in space ...
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(Definition ofgeographicalandproximityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Conversely,geographicproximitywill work to constrain opportunities.
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Only the degree to which culture corresponds with genetic history, while controlling forgeographicproximity, is evidence for vertical transmission.
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However, communities of interest are as important as communities defined bygeographicproximity.
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Suchgeographicproximityis much more conducive for mechanisms of diffusion like the learning of strategic lessons, media effects and cross-jurisdiction mobilization efforts.
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Agents are first partitioned into federations, called sectors, where membership is based on theirgeographicproximity.
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The genetic distance between pairs of populations did not correspond togeographicproximity.
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Geographicproximitybetween the generations also makes a difference to the type and amount of bequests that children receive.
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In other words, currentgeographicproximityover-rides divorce.
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The use of weights to account for the effects of elapsed time andgeographicproximityincreases the substantive power of the contagion effect in theoretically predicted ways.
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There is nothing in terms ofgeographicproximityin relation to democratising our people.
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Geographicproximitydoes not equate to cultural closeness.
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Our direct overseas investment is not overtly influenced bygeographicproximity.
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Rivalries have arisen for many different reasons, the primary ones includinggeographicproximity, familiarity with opponents, on-ice incidents, and cultural, linguistic, or national pride.
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Other reasons may includegeographicproximity, tradition, strengthening of family ties, maintenance of family structure, a closer relationship between the wife and her in-laws.
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The keys to industrial symbiosis are collaboration and the synergistic possibilities offered bygeographicproximity.
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Secondly, genetic similarity is directly correlated withgeographicproximity.
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Linguistic similarity andgeographicproximitywas generally considered to be an inadequate basis for a nation-state.
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A primary reason given for the merger was thegeographicproximityof the two institutions.
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Ageographicproximityis the often required precondition for emergence of a regional identity.
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Trade links between the islands have existed for a long time, owing to theirgeographicproximity.
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