Galaxy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural gal·ax·ies.
  1. Astronomy.
    • a large system of stars held together by mutual gravitation and isolated from similar systems by vast regions of space.
    • the system of stars in which the earth and the sun are located; the Milky Way.
  2. any large and brilliant or impressive assemblage of people or things: Guests at the party included a whole galaxy of opera stars.
noun plural -axies
  1. any of a vast number of star systems held together by gravitational attraction in an asymmetric shape (an irregular galaxy) or, more usually, in a symmetrical shape (a regular galaxy), which is either a spiral or an ellipse
  2. a splendid gathering, esp one of famous or distinguished people
noun
  1. the spiral galaxy, approximately 100 000 light years in diameter, that contains the solar system about three fifths of the distance from its centre
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