Local Group

American  

noun

Astronomy.

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

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Local Group British  

noun

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

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Local Group Scientific  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of Local Group

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Men on the counter-protest side, which is organised by the local group Falkirk For All, are also often labelled paedophiles.

From BBC

“We’ve been ignored,” said Zeballos, an accountant and member of a local group called “Don’t Touch Jachal” that opposes mining.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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.

From Los Angeles Times