astrologer

noun

as·​trol·​o·​ger ə-ˈsträ-lə-jər How to pronounce astrologer (audio)
Synonyms of astrologernext
: a person who practices astrology

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Kirah Tabourn is an astrologer with over 10 years of experience, and a regular contributor to our Women Who Travel horoscope column. Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026 The story recounts how a king, seeking to protect his kingdom, traveled with his queen, the royal astrologer, and four chief ministers to a distant land in search of magical practices. Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026 In a packed ballroom in Los Angeles, astrologer Shima Moore announces that something has just happened in the stars for the first time in at least 6,400 years. Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026 Mercury retrograde is an optical illusion that astrologers believe carries significant energetic influence. Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for astrologer

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "one versed in astronomy, practitioner of astrology," from astrologie astrology + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of astrologer was in the 14th century

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“Astrologer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrologer. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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