constellation

/ˌkɑnstəˈleɪʃən/
noun
  1. A group of stars that forms a pattern and has a name.
    • We learned to identify the Big Dipper constellation in astronomy class.
    • Orion is one of the most famous constellations in the night sky.
    • Ancient sailors used constellations to navigate across the ocean.
  2. A group of people or things that are similar or related in some way.
    • The company has a constellation of talented employees.
    • A constellation of symptoms pointed to a rare disease.
    • The festival attracted a constellation of famous musicians.
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