ptolemy

/ˈtɒlɪmi/

Definitions

1. proper noun

A Greek geographer and cartographer, known for his work in creating maps of the ancient world.

“The Library of Ptolemy was a significant contribution to the field of geography in its time.”

2. noun

A celestial coordinate system used to locate objects in the sky, named after Ptolemy.

“The astronomers used Ptolemy coordinates to identify the new star in the constellation.”

Synonyms

  • cartographer
  • geographer

Antonyms

  • apostate
  • heretic