astrology

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Related terms 1.4 See also

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[edit] Etymology

Astro- + -logy

From Latin astrologia "astronomy", from Ancient Greek ἀστρολογία astrologia "telling of the stars," from ἄστρον astron "star" + -λογία -logia "treating of", comb. form of λόγον logon "one who speaks (in a certain manner)".

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /əsˈtrɒlədʒi/

[edit] Noun

astrology (uncountable) (also called astrosophy, and astromancy)

1. The study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies and their supposed influence on human affairs.

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[edit] Related terms

• astrologer
• astrological
• astrologically

[edit] See also

• astronomy