sterrenstelsel

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Etymology[edit]

From ster (star) +‎ -en- +‎ stelsel (system).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈstɛ.rə(n)ˌstɛl.səl/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: ster‧ren‧stel‧sel

Noun[edit]

sterrenstelsel n (plural sterrenstelsels, diminutive sterrenstelseltje n)

  1. (astronomy) galaxy
    Ons zonnestelsel maakt deel uit van het Melkweg sterrenstelsel.
    Our solar system is part of the Milky Way galaxy.

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