Meaning & use
astrologer
A person who studies the positions of stars and planets to predict human affairs.
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The astrologer told her that Mercury's position explained her recent bad luck.
Ancient courts often kept an astrologer on hand to advise the king.
A note on using this word
Astrologer should not be confused with astronomer, who scientifically studies celestial objects rather than interpreting their supposed influence on events.
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