astronomer
English
Etymology
From Middle English astronomer, equivalent to astronomy + -er.
Pronunciation
- (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/
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Noun
astronomer (plural astronomers)
Synonyms
- astro-boffin (UK, informal)
- astronomist (rare)
Hyponyms
- (female): astronomeress, astronomess
Derived terms
Related terms
Translations
one who studies astronomy
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