astrologer

noun

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

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That system, which is used by most Western astrologers, is known as the tropical Zodiac, Greenbaum said. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025 Read on for what this week has in store for your zodiac sign, per astrologer Kyle Thomas' PEOPLE exclusive readings! Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025 Thomas de Pizan, originally Tommaso di Benvenuto da Pizzano, was a doctor and politician in the Republic of Venice and later the astrologer for Charles V of France. Emily Zarevich, JSTOR Daily, 23 Sep. 2025 But according to renowned astrologer Chani Nicholas, the implications are more complicated than certain media may be letting on. Quispe López, Them., 9 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 2025.

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