astrologer

noun

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

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Meghan Rose is an astrologer, tarot reader, and writer based in Los Angeles. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025 Celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas breaks down what the zodiac signs can expect when Venus retrograde begins March 1 Comments After a week of astrological peace, Venus retrograde is coming to shake things up again. Athena Sobhan, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025 Immediately, Dev knew that this was what the astrologer had seen. Kanak Kapur, The New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2025 The Standard, London will continue offering its Zodiac Retreat package in 2025, which includes readings from celebrity astrologer Chris Corsini and custom room amenities that change with each zodiac season. Julia Eskins, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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