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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who studies astrophysics.
2. 2
   an astronomer who studies the physical properties of celestial bodies wordnet

Synonyms

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stargazer

Example

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"I once wanted to be an astrophysicist."

Etymology

From astro- + physicist.

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