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North Star

noun

, Astronomy.


North Star

noun

  1. the North Star
    another name for Polaris
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


North Star

  1. See Polaris


North Star

  1. A star positioned along the line in space that includes the axis (see also axis ) of rotation of the Earth . For this reason, the star does not appear to move in the sky, but remains fixed above the North Pole .


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Notes

Locating the North Star is useful in navigation.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of North Star1

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
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Example Sentences

The Statue of Liberty would serve as the north star of our behavior.

A growing economy that creates good, middle-class jobs – that must be the North Star that guides our efforts.

Paul has been campaigning heavily in the North Star State, and is hoping to take advantage of its quirky libertarian streak.

The Persian Boy By Mary Renault This is my North Star of historical fiction.

This North Star approach to the presidency is classic and deeply pragmatic.

A somewhat similar homage is also paid to the moon; and they always bury their dead facing towards the north star.

He is of Massachusetts, and too near the north star to be reached by the honorable gentleman's telescope.

There was nothing for me to do except to keep a good look out and the north star just behind my right hand.

His temple,197 situated on the summit of a small hill, was erected in honour of the North star.

"And a partner as deep as the North Star," said Sam, taking up the cup and finishing the little that remained.

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