interstellar space

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Definitions of interstellar space words

noun interstellar space astronomy: space between the stars 1
noun interstellar space the region of space between star systems within a galaxy. The density is normally negligible although cosmic rays, gas clouds, dust, etc, can occur 0
noun interstellar space The space between the stars. 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

cosmos — The cosmos is the universe.
outer space — space beyond the atmosphere of the earth.
intergalactic space — the region of physical space that exists between galaxies. The density is negligible, and close to an almost total vacuum
interplanetary space — the region of space occurring around the sun and planets of the solar system. The density is normally negligible although cosmic rays, meteorites, gas clouds, etc, can occur
outer space — space beyond the atmosphere of the earth.

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