Galaxy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Galaxy
Galaxy (noun)
- milky way galaxy —used with the
- any of the very large groups of stars and associated matter that are found throughout the universe
- an assemblage of brilliant or notable persons or things
Galaxy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a huge physical or conceptual distance
"they're a galaxy apart when it comes to politics"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Galaxy
The most common words with a similar meaning to Galaxy:
Near Antonyms of Galaxy
Word Forms of Galaxy
Inflections: galaxies
Origin & Etymology of Galaxy
Middle English galaxias, galaxie, borrowed from Late Latin galaxias, borrowed from Greek galaxías (probably originally conjoined with kýklos "wheel"), from galakt-, stem of gála "milk" (going back to Indo-European *glkt-, attested elsewhere only in Latin lact-, lac "milk," Armenian kat'n) + -ias, noun suffix, especially of natural phenomena
First known use: 15th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Galaxy
- CEFR level: B2 English Vocabulary — Page 12
- Topics: Science & Research
Words & Phrases Containing Galaxy
Frequently Asked Questions about Galaxy
What does "Galaxy" mean?
"Galaxy" means milky way galaxy —used with the. As a noun, it is defined as: milky way galaxy —used with the.
What is another word for "Galaxy"?
Other words for "Galaxy" include light-year and world. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Galaxy" you intend.
How do you use "Galaxy" in a sentence?
Examples of "Galaxy" in a sentence: "they're a galaxy apart when it comes to politics".
Is "Galaxy" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Galaxy" is a noun.
Is "Galaxy" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B2-level word, "Galaxy" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.
How do you pronounce "Galaxy"?
"Galaxy" is pronounced /ˈga-lək-sē/ and divided into syllables as gal·axy.
What is the origin of the word "Galaxy"?
"Galaxy" comes from Middle English galaxias, galaxie, borrowed from Late Latin galaxias, borrowed from Greek galaxías (probably originally conjoined with kýklos "wheel"), from galakt-, stem of gála "milk" (going back to Indo-European *glkt-, attested elsewhere only in Latin lact-, lac "milk," Armenian kat'n) + -ias, noun suffix, especially of natural phenomena. First known use: 15th century.
What is another word for "Galaxy" meaning "a huge physical or conceptual distance"?
When "Galaxy" (noun) means a huge physical or conceptual distance, synonyms include light-year and world.