Astronomers Meaning in English

word · lemma: astronomer

US

əˈstɹɑnəmɝz

uh-STRAH-nuh-murz

UK

ɐstɹˈɒnəməz

uh-STRON-uh-muhz

Definition

People who study the stars, planets, and other objects in space as a science.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers to professional scientists, but can also include serious amateur observers. Commonly paired with verbs like 'discover,' 'observe,' and 'study.' Do not confuse with 'astrologers,' which relates to astrology, not science.

• Spanish: astrónomos
• Portuguese (BR): astrônomos
• Portuguese (PT): astrónomos
• Chinese (Simplified): 天文学家
• Chinese (Traditional): 天文學家
• Hindi: खगोलविदों
• Arabic: علماء الفلك
• Bengali: জ্যোতির্বিজ্ঞানী
• Russian: астрономы
• Japanese: 天文学者
• Vietnamese: nhà thiên văn học
• Korean: 천문학자
• Turkish: astronom
• Urdu: ماہرِ فلکیات
• Indonesian: ahli astronomi

Example Sentences

Astronomers study stars and planets.

basic

Many astronomers use telescopes to see space.

basic

Young astronomers often join clubs to watch the sky.

basic

Some astronomers have discovered new planets outside our solar system.

natural

Back in the day, astronomers had to spend hours just waiting for clear skies.

natural

Recently, astronomers warned about a large asteroid passing close to Earth.

natural