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

When Kelly was in her early 30s, she joined her local group in London.

From BBC

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