astronomer
English edit
Etymology edit
From Middle English astronomer, equivalent to astronomy + -er.
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mə/
- (General American) IPA(key): /əˈstɹɒn.ə.mɚ/
- (US, cot–caught merger, Canada) IPA(key): /ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/
Audio (US): (file)
Noun edit
astronomer (plural astronomers)
- One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics
Synonyms edit
- astro-boffin (UK, informal)
- astronomist (rare)
Hyponyms edit
- (female): astronomeress, astronomess
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Related terms edit
Translations edit
one who studies astronomy
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Norwegian Bokmål edit
Noun edit
astronomer m
Swedish edit
Noun edit
astronomer
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