topognosia

/tɒpɒɡˈnoʊziə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obscure word for a lack of knowledge about one’s own geographical location or surroundings.

“After a few hours of being lost in the woods, John suffered from topognosia and couldn’t determine which direction to go.”

Synonyms

  • geographical ignorance
  • orientation ignorance

Antonyms

  • geographical awareness
  • spatial awareness