Definition of ASTROLOGER

astrologer

Plural: astrologers

Noun

  • someone who predicts the future by the positions of the planets and sun and Moon
  • One who studies or practices astrology.

Examples

  • Nicolaus Copernicus and Johannes Kepler both made a living as astrologers.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English astrologer, astrologier, astrologere, formed from Middle English astrologie or Latin astrologus + Middle English -ere, equivalent to astrology + -er. Ousted imported Middle English astrologien (“astrologer”), borrowed from Old French astrologien. Displaced Old English tungolwītga (literally “star prophet”).

Scrabble Score: 11

astrologer: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
astrologer: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
astrologer: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

astrologer: valid Words With Friends Word