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as·trol·o·gy

astrology

pronunciation:
stra lih ji
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part of speech: noun
definition: the study of the positions of the heavenly bodies in relation to each other with the aim of predicting their influence on human affairs.
In astrology, the position of the stars and planets at the time of one's birth is believed to have an important effect on one's character.
derivations: astrological (adj.), astrologically (adv.), astrologer (n.), astrologist (n.)
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