astrobiology

/æstrəˈbaɪɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe, especially the search for extraterrestrial life.

“Astrobiologists are exploring the possibility of life on Mars.”

Synonyms

  • cosmobiology
  • exobiology

Antonyms

  • terrestrial biology