Word
galaxy
Phoneticsgal·axy
US/ˈɡæɫəksi/
UK/ɡˈælɐksˌi/
Definitions
01astronomy
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Science
n. a very large group of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity in the universe.
n. a massive, gravitationally bound system consisting of stars, stellar remnants, an interstellar medium of gas and dust, and dark matter.
“Astronomers believe there are billions of galaxies in the observable universe.”
“The Hubble Space Telescope has captured high-resolution images of spiral galaxies located millions of light-years away from our own Milky Way.”
Synonyms
02a brilliant group
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary
n. a group of very famous, talented, or beautiful people.
n. a figurative assemblage of brilliant or distinguished people or things.
“The film festival attracted a galaxy of international stars to the city.”
“The conference was attended by a galaxy of Nobel laureates, each presenting groundbreaking research in their respective fields.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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