galactic

noun

(science fiction, fantasy) Denoting the name of a universal language spoken throughout a galaxy in various works.

adjective

Relating to a galaxy.

(astronomy, specifically, sometimes capitalized) Relating to the Milky Way galaxy.

(figuratively) Enormous (in size or impact).

(medicine) Of or pertaining to milk, or the secretion of milk.

Pertaining to the Milky Way Galaxy.

Roots

galagalact- · Greek · milk

Synonyms for galactic

extragalacticadj intersidereal astronomicaladj interstellaradj astronomicadj cosmicadj planetaryadj interplanetaryadj stellaradj planetesimaln nebularadj

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