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   galaxy

   /ˈɡaləksi/

   noun

   • 1. a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction. Similar star systemsolar systemconstellationclusternebulaspiral galaxySeyfert galaxystarsheavens
   • ▪ the galaxy of which the solar system is a part; the Milky Way.
   • ▪ a large group of impressive people or things: "the four musicians have played with a galaxy of stars" Similar brilliant gatheringdazzling assemblageillustrious grouphostmultitudearraymassbevyhordecompanyarmyflockgroup

   Word Origin late Middle English (originally referring to the Milky Way): via Old French from medieval Latin galaxia, from Greek galaxias (kuklos) ‘milky (vault)’, from gala, galakt- ‘milk’.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › GalaxyGalaxy - Wikipedia

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   A galaxy is a system of stars, stellar remnants, interstellar gas, dust, and dark matter bound together by gravity. The word is derived from the Greek galaxias (γαλαξίας), literally 'milky', a reference to the Milky Way galaxy that contains the Solar System.

3. spaceplace.nasa.gov › galaxy › enWhat Is a Galaxy? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids

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   Jun 13, 2024 · A galaxy is a huge collection of gas, dust, and billions of stars and their solar systems, all held together by gravity. We live on a planet called Earth that is part of our solar system. But where is our solar system? It’s a small part of the Milky Way Galaxy.

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5. www.britannica.com › science › galaxyGalaxy | Definition, Formation, Types, Properties, & Facts

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   Jun 23, 2024 · A galaxy is a system of stars and interstellar matter that makes up the universe. Learn about the history, structure, evolution, and properties of galaxies, as well as the types of galaxies and their examples.

6. earthsky.org › astronomy-essentials › definition-what-is-a-galaxyWhat’s a galaxy? All you need to know - EarthSky

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   May 21, 2024 · A galaxy is a vast island of gas, dust and stars in an ocean of space. Learn about the three main types of galaxies, how they are classified, and how many galaxies are in the universe.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › galaxyGalaxy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and related phrases of the word galaxy, which can mean either the Milky Way or any of the large groups of stars in the universe. Find out how to use galaxy in a sentence and explore its history and etymology.

8. www.khanacademy.org › galaxies › aWhat Is a Galaxy? (article) | Galaxies | Khan Academy

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   Learn about the definition, types, and features of galaxies, and how they are formed and evolve. Explore the Milky Way, the nearest spiral galaxy, and its neighbors in the Local Group.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGALAXY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GALAXY definition: 1. one of the independent groups of stars in the universe 2. a meeting of rich and famous people…. Learn more.