astronomer

Word parts

astronomy + -er

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /əstrɒnəʊmə/

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Noun

Singular astronomer

Plural astronomers

an astronomer

1. (countable) An astronomer is a person who studies stars, galaxies and space; a person who studies astronomy.

   The astronomer stayed up all night, but saw nothing because it was cloudy.

Related words

• astronomy
• astrologer
• astronaut