astronomer
English
Etymology
From Middle English astronomer, equivalent to astronomy + -er.
Pronunciation
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Audio (US): (file)
Noun
astronomer (plural astronomers)
- One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics
Synonyms
- astro-boffin (UK, informal)
- astronomist (rare)
Related terms
Translations
one who studies astronomy
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Norwegian Bokmål
Noun
astronomer m
Swedish
Noun
astronomer
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