English Explanatory Dictionary

Astraea

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The Greek goddess of stars and justice; similar to Dike, equivalent to the Roman goddess Justitia.
  2. The asteroid 5 Astraea.

Pronunciation

/æˈstɹiːə/

Word forms

Astraea

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek Ἀστραῖα (Astraîa, literally “star maiden”)

Synonyms

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