sagan

/ˈseɪɡən/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who studies the stars and planets, especially using a telescope, or a famous American astronomer Carl Sagan.

“She was an aspiring sagan, fascinated by the mysteries of the universe.”

2. proper noun

A surname of Norwegian origin, referring to a famous American astronomer Carl Sagan.

“Carl Sagan was a renowned astrophysicist and popular science communicator.”

3. verb

To study the stars and planets, especially using a telescope.

“The astronomer spent his life sagan-ing the night sky for new discoveries.”

Synonyms

  • astronomer
  • astrophysicist

Antonyms

  • earthbound
  • terrestrial