Sagittarius (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, genitive Sag·it·tar·i·i [saj-i-tair-ee-ahy] /ˌsædʒ ɪˈtɛər iˌaɪ/ for 1.
  1. the Archer, a zodiacal constellation between Scorpius and Capricorn.
  2. Astrology.
    • the ninth sign of the zodiac: the mutable fire sign.
    • a person born under this sign, usually between November 22nd and December 21st; a Sagittarian.
noun Latin genitive Sagittarii (ˌsædʒɪˈtɛərɪˌaɪ)
  1. a large conspicuous zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Scorpius and Capricornus on the ecliptic and crossed by the Milky Way and containing the galactic centre
  2. Also called: the Archer astrology
    • the ninth sign of the zodiac, symbol ♐, having a mutable fire classification and ruled by the planet Jupiter. The sun is in this sign between Nov 22 and Dec 21
    • a person born when the sun is in this sign
adjective
  1. born under or characteristic of Sagittarius
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