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galactic

Pronunciation: /ɡəˈlæktɪk/

The English word “galactic” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Relating to a galaxy.
  2. Relating to the Milky Way galaxy.
  3. Enormous (in size or impact).
  4. Of or pertaining to milk, or the secretion of milk.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek γαλακτικός (galaktikós, “milky”), from γάλα (gála, “milk”). Doublet of galactico.

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