galaxy
galaxy /ˈɡæl.ək.si/ noun
1 F0 [C] one of the independent groups of stars in the universe Thesaurus+: ↑Stars and constellations2 F0 [C] a meeting of rich and famous people: » Present tonight at the long-awaited opening of this film are a whole galaxy of stars from the acting and musical professions.Thesaurus+: ↑Groups of peoplethe Galaxy (ALSO the Milky Way)3 F0 the very large group of stars that contains the solar system (= the sun and all the planets, including the Earth, that go round it) Thesaurus+: ↑Stars and constellations |