galaxy

/ˈɡæləksi/
noun
  1. A huge system of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter held together by gravity, such as the Milky Way.
    • Astronomers recently discovered a new galaxy billions of light-years away.
    • Through a telescope, you can see the Andromeda galaxy as a faint smudge of light.
    • Our solar system is located in the Milky Way galaxy.
  2. A group of very famous, talented, or glamorous people.
    • A galaxy of world-class chefs gathered for the food festival.
    • The awards ceremony attracted a galaxy of Hollywood stars.
    • The university boasts a galaxy of Nobel Prize winners among its faculty.
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