astrologer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who studies or practices astrology.

Pronunciation

/əˈstɹɒl.ə.d͡ʒɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Arlo Barnes-astrologer.wav

Word forms

astrologer astrologers

Etymology

From Middle English astrologer, astrologier, astrologere, formed from Middle English astrologie or Latin astrologus + Middle English -ere, equivalent to astrology + -er. Ousted imported Middle English astrologien (“astrologer”), borrowed from Old French astrologien. Displaced Old English tungolwītga (literally “star prophet”).

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