astrologer

noun

as·​trol·​o·​ger ə-ˈsträ-lə-jər How to pronounce astrologer (audio)
: a person who practices astrology

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Now, read on for what this week has in store for your zodiac sign, per astrologer Kyle Thomas' PEOPLE exclusive readings! Kyle Thomas, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025 The full moon will reveal things that are hidden, Robert Peralta, an astrologer with the Spiral Circle Bookstore, told USA TODAY. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 May 2025 Meghan Rose is an astrologer, tarot reader, and writer based in Los Angeles. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025 Astrology is so much more than reading your daily horoscope or watching an out-of-pocket TikTok video made by a Gen-Z astrologer. Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for astrologer

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "one versed in astronomy, practitioner of astrology," from astrologie astrology + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of astrologer was in the 14th century

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“Astrologer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrologer. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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