astrology

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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)".

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  • IPA: /əsˈtrɒlədʒi/

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Singular
astrology

Plural
uncountable

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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