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Sternsystem

[stern-sys-tem]

noun

LanguageGerman (Germany)

Meaning
  1. Collection of matter at least as large as a planetary system.
  2. star system
  3. A group of stars or planets that move around each other because of gravity.
Examples

Wissenschaftler untersuchen ein neues Sternsystem.

Scientists are examining a new star system.

Das ferne Sternsystem enthält mehrere Planeten.

The distant star system contains several planets.

Pronunciationstern-sys-tem

Part of speechnoun

Registerformal

Usage noteIt is predominantly used in academic or professional discussions regarding outer space and astrophysics.

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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.