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Definition of astrologist

astrologist

/əˈstrɑːlədʒɪst/
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Adverb:astrologically
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Plural:astrologists
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Adjective:astrological
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astrologist Lexical Profile

astrologist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who practices astrology, interpreting the positions and movements of celestial bodies to cast horoscopes or divine information about human affairs and personality.

Example

"She consulted a local astrologist to have her natal chart read before making the career change."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While "astrologist" is widely understood and follows the common "-ology" to "-ologist" pattern, "astrologer" is the vastly preferred and more standard term among practitioners and in formal English.

• Rhymes for astrologist

• Nearby Words

astrologer
astrological
astrologically
astrologist
astrology
astronaut
astronautical

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from "astrology" plus the agentive suffix "-ist"; "astrology" derives via Old French and Latin from Ancient Greek "astrologia" (from "astron", meaning star, and "-logia", meaning study or account).

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