astrology
[ uh-strol-uh-jee ]
/ əˈstrɒl ə dʒi /
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noun
the study that assumes and attempts to interpret the influence of the heavenly bodies on human affairs.
Obsolete. the science of astronomy.
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OTHER WORDS FROM astrology
as·trol·o·ger, as·trol·o·gist, nounas·tro·log·i·cal [a-struh-loj-i-kuhl], /ˌæ strəˈlɒdʒ ɪ kəl/, as·tro·log·ic, as·trol·o·gous [uh-strol-uh-guhs], /əˈstrɒl ə gəs/, adjectiveas·tro·log·i·cal·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for astrology
astrology
/ (əˈstrɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the study of the motions and relative positions of the planets, sun, and moon, interpreted in terms of human characteristics and activities
the primitive study of celestial bodies, which formed the basis of astronomy
Derived forms of astrology
astrologer or astrologist, nounastrological (ˌæstrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl), adjectiveastrologically, adverbWord Origin for astrology
C14: from Old French astrologie, from Latin astrologia, from Greek, from astrologos (originally: astronomer); see astro-, -logy
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Cultural definitions for astrology
astrology
A study of the positions and relationships of the sun, moon, stars, and planets in order to judge their influence on human actions. Astrology, unlike astronomy, is not a scientific study and has been much criticized by scientists. (See zodiac (see also zodiac).)
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