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astrologer

/əˈstrɑːlədʒər/
as · trol · o · ger
Adverb:astrologically
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Plural:astrologers
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Adjective:astrological
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astrologer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who uses astrology to interpret the positions and movements of celestial bodies in order to divine information about human affairs, personality traits, and future events.

Example

"The royal court consulted an astrologer to choose an auspicious date for the coronation."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'astrologer' with 'astronomer': an astrologer interprets the positions of celestial bodies for divination or horoscopes, whereas an astronomer is a scientist who studies the physical universe.

• Rhymes for astrologer

• Nearby Words

astride
astringent
astringently
astrologer
astrological
astrologically
astrologist

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'astrologere', borrowed from Old French and Latin 'astrologus', from Ancient Greek 'astrologos' ('one who studies the stars'), combining 'astron' ('star') and 'logos' ('word, discourse, or study').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Astrologer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/astrologer
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