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Astronomical world
Published: 2nd August 2020
Citation: Astronist Institution. (2020). Astronomical world. Available: https://www.astronism.com/astronary/entry/astronomical-world. Last accessed: [date].
ˌastrənɒmɪk(ə)l wəːld
noun
everything beyond the Earth understood in totality, especially when contrasted with the natural and the anthropic worlds. in Astronism, outer space and celestial objects considered as an entirety and as a source of spiritual, philosophical, or religious connection and insight.
DERIVATIVES AND ALTERNATIVE PHRASES
ORIGINS AND ETYMOLOGY
Astro-English: from Astronese, the phrase astronomical world was first coined by Cometan during The Year of Completion towards the end of the Founding era to distinguish between The Cosmos as a state of being and whole organic entity and outer space itself along with planets, stars and other astronomical objects.
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