galactic

[ɡəˈlæktɪk]

galactic Definition

relating to or consisting of a galaxy or galaxies, especially the Milky Way galaxy.

Using galactic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "galactic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The galactic center is located in the Sagittarius constellation.

  • Example

    The Milky Way is a galactic spiral.

  • Example

    The galactic year is the time it takes for the Sun to complete one orbit around the center of the Milky Way.

galactic Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with galactic

  • a fictional interstellar empire featured in science fiction

    Example

    The Galactic Empire is the main antagonist in the Star Wars franchise.

  • a hypothetical organization of multiple planets or star systems for the purpose of cooperation and mutual defense

    Example

    The concept of a galactic federation has been explored in various science fiction works.

  • galactic halo

    a spherical component of a galaxy that surrounds the galactic disk and contains mostly old stars and globular clusters

    Example

    The Milky Way's galactic halo is thought to be composed of dark matter.

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Summary: galactic in Brief

The term 'galactic' [ɡəˈlæktɪk] refers to anything related to a galaxy, particularly the Milky Way. It can describe the structure of the galaxy itself, as in 'The Milky Way is a galactic spiral,' or concepts like the 'galactic year,' which is the time it takes for the Sun to orbit the center of the Milky Way. The term also appears in science fiction contexts such as 'galactic empire' and 'galactic federation.'

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