Supercluster

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An extended group of clusters of galaxies

Synonyms

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cluster of galaxiesfilament of galaxiesgalaxygalaxy superclustergroup of galaxiessc

Example

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"Astronomers inferred the existence of a local supercluster."

Etymology

From super- + cluster.

Related phrases

Local SuperclusterVirgo Superclustercluster of galaxies

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