galactic

ga-lac-tic · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to a galaxy, especially the Milky Way.

  2. 2.

    (informal) Enormous; of immense scale.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    galactic center — the rotational center of a galaxy
  • •
    galactic empire — (science fiction) a civilization spanning multiple star systems

Related words

See also: cosmic, galaxies, galaxy
Synonyms: astronomical, cosmic, interstellar

Etymology

From Greek galaktikos (milky), from gala (milk), referring to the Milky Way's appearance.