hulsean

/ˈhʌlsiən/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a family of astronomers, particularly the Hulse family, who are known for their work in astronomy.

“The hulsean family’s discovery of the binary pulsar PSR B1913+16 revolutionized our understanding of gravitational waves.”

Synonyms

  • astronomer
  • scholar

Antonyms

  • ignoramus
  • uneducated