cartography

 
Pronunciation: /kɑːˈtɒgrəfi/

noun

[mass noun]
  • the science or practice of drawing maps.

Derivatives

cartographer

noun

cartographic

adjective

cartographical

adjective

cartographically

adverb

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French cartographie, from carte 'map, card' (see card1) + -graphie (see -graphy)