astromancer

as·tro·man·cy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [as-truh-man-see]
- /ˈæs trəˌmæn si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [as-truh-man-see]
- /ˈæs trəˌmæn si/

Definition of astromancer word

noun astromancer divination by means of the stars. 1

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Origin of astromancer

First appearance:

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

1645-55; < Medieval Latin astromantīa < Greek astromanteía. See astro-, -mancy

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Parts of speech for Astromancer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Astromancer

astromancer popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

astromancer usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for astromancer

noun astromancer

soothsayer — a person who professes to foretell events.
fortuneteller — a person who claims the ability to predict the future.
prophet — a person who speaks for God or a deity, or by divine inspiration.
stargazer — a person who stargazes, as an astronomer or astrologer.

All 4 Synonyms of astromancer