Definition

A person who studies the positions and movements of stars and planets to predict events in people's lives.

Example

The astrologer provided insights about my future based on my birth chart.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about visiting an astrologer?

Not really, but I've heard they can offer some interesting insights.

I met one last week, and she was really fascinating to talk to.

That sounds cool! What did she say about your future?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Astrologer is formed from "astro-" (from Greek "astron", meaning star) and "-loger" (from Greek "logia", meaning study or discourse). An astrologer is someone who studies the stars and their influence on human affairs.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who studies the 'stars' ('astro-') and engages in 'discourse' or 'study' ('-loger') about them — that's what an astrologer does.

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