galaxy

/ˈgæl·ək·si/ n [C] earth science

Definition

› one of the large, independent groups of stars in the universe › A galaxy is sometimes used to describe a gathering of famous people: a galaxy of Hollywood stars

(Definition of galaxy n from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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