Local Group

noun

Astronomy.

1. the group of galaxies, at least 25 of which are known, that includes the Milky Way.

Local Group

noun

1. astronomy the cluster of galaxies to which our galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy belong

Local Group

1. A group of more than 30 galaxies that includes 2 large spiral galaxies—the Milky Way and Andromeda—as well as numerous smaller galaxies, many of which are dwarfs. The Local Group has a diameter of approximately 10 million light-years, with its gravitational center located between our galaxy and the Andromeda galaxy. It is part of a larger grouping known as the Virgo supercluster.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Local Group¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

More demonstrations are planned in Scotland in the coming weeks, including a local group in Falkirk which plans to line the streets with Saltire flags.

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More demonstrations are planned in Scotland in the coming weeks, including a local group in Falkirk who plan to line the streets with Saltire flags - mimicking the recent flying of St George's flags and union jacks on England's streets.

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Advocates say the best way to get involved is to volunteer with a local group that can train and prepare you for patrols and documenting enforcement operations.

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Weeks had passed after the local elections before Mark Peart was voted in as Reform UK's local group leader in the county.

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A new owner gave a local group $300,000 to restore it in 2018, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors designated it as a historical landmark in December, and the site is now under the care of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.

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