astrophysicist
noun/ˌæstroʊˈfɪzɪsɪst/
Frequency rank: #18,326 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
A scientist who studies the physical properties and phenomena of stars, galaxies, and the universe.
Example sentence
The university hired an experienced astrophysicist who had spent years studying black holes and dark matter.
Synonyms & related words
- astronomer
- cosmologist
- scientist
- physicist
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