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Definition of: galaxy
(gal′ək·sē) noun plural ·ax·ies
1. Astron. Any of the very large systems of stars, nebulae, and other celestial bodies, comparable with but assumed to be independent of our own; an island universe.
2. Any brilliant group, as of persons. [<F galaxie <L galaxias the Milky Way <Gk. <gala milk]
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