galax

/ˈgælæks/

Definitions

1. noun

A galaxy, especially a small one, as one of the large number of galaxies thought to exist in the universe.

“The astronomer studied the galax in the distant corner of the universe.”

2. noun

A unit of land measurement in Greece, equal to about one-third of a hectare.

“The farmer owned a small galax near the village.”

Synonyms

  • galaxy
  • hectare

Antonyms

  • isolation
  • solitude