Galaxy

(noun)

Pronunciation: gæləksi / ɡæl.ək.si

Plural: galaxies

Definitions

A galaxy is an extremely large group of stars and planets that extends over many billions of light years.

Example usage: Astronomers have discovered a distant galaxy.

Synonyms: star system, solar system, nebula

The Galaxy is the extremely large group of stars and planets to which the Earth and the Solar System belong.

Example usage: The Galaxy consists of over 100 billion stars.