1. Plural of cosmographer; scholars or scientists who study and describe the structure, features, and phenomena of the universe and Earth.
Usage: Often refers to geographers and astronomers of the Renaissance and early modern periods who mapped and theorized about the world and cosmos.

Examples

• Medieval cosmographers attempted to map the known world based on limited exploration and ancient texts.
• Renaissance cosmographers like Mercator revolutionized our understanding of global geography.
• The cosmographers of the 16th century debated the shape and size of the Earth.
• Early cosmographers combined observations from travelers with mathematical calculations to create world maps.
• Modern cosmographers study both terrestrial geography and the structure of the universe.
• Ancient cosmographers relied heavily on philosophical speculation about the cosmos.
• The work of these cosmographers laid the foundation for modern geography and astronomy.