linguistic geography
Often used as an abbreviation for 言語地理学 (linguistic geography as a field of study). The standalone form 言語地理 is less common but refers to the geographical distribution of languages or dialects.
See also: 言語地理学
In linguistic geography research, the distribution of dialects is shown on maps.
The linguistic geography of this region is complex, with several dialects intermingling.
The full term for the academic discipline; 言語地理 is often a shorter form used in compounds or when the context is clear.
Compound of 言語 (language) and 地理 (geography). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it follows the pattern of academic terms formed from Sino-Japanese roots.