copernicus
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Definition
Copernicus was a Polish astronomer who developed the theory that the Earth revolves around the Sun, changing how we understand the solar system.
Usage & Nuances
Always a proper noun; used in scientific, historical, or educational contexts. Not used as a common noun or verb. Often associated with paradigm shifts or revolutionary ideas in science.
Spanish: CopérnicoPortuguese (BR): CopérnicoPortuguese (PT): CopérnicoChinese (Simplified): 哥白尼Chinese (Traditional): 哥白尼Hindi: कोपर्निकसArabic: كوبيرنيكوس
Example Sentences
Copernicus was a famous astronomer from Poland.
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Copernicus said that the Earth goes around the Sun.
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We learned about Copernicus in science class.
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Many people doubted Copernicus when he first shared his ideas.
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The work of Copernicus changed the history of astronomy forever.
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If it weren’t for Copernicus, we might still think the Sun goes around the Earth.
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