astrologer

English

Etymology

From Middle English astrologer, astrologier, astrologere, formed from Middle English astrologie or Latin astrologus + Middle English -ere, equivalent to astrology + -er. Ousted imported Middle English astrologien (astrologer), borrowed from Old French astrologien. Displaced native Old English tungolwītga (literally star prophet).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /əˈstrɒl.ə.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/
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Noun

astrologer (plural astrologers, feminine astrologess)

  1. One who studies or practices astrology.

Synonyms

Translations

Swedish

Noun

astrologer

  1. indefinite plural of astrolog.
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