astrologer

noun

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

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May's full moon is in Scorpio, and astrologers are saying this is the moon that will allow people to shed their old selves and move into their new lives, especially for four signs in particular. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 May 2025 Here's what the stars have in store for your zodiac sign around May's full moon, according to celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas' PEOPLE exclusive readings Comments Spring is in the air, and so is another exciting lunation! Skyler Caruso, People.com, 10 May 2025 An astrologer was detained last month and accused of insulting Mr. Erdogan and another senior politician. Ben Hubbard, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025 Garfield has previously dated an astrologer and a former costar Before his relationship with Barbaro, Garfield briefly dated spiritual reader Kate Tomas. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 9 May 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 25 May. 2025.

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