astrologer

noun

as·​trol·​o·​ger ə-ˈsträ-lə-jər How to pronounce astrologer (audio)
Synonyms of astrologernext
: a person who practices astrology

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Is Harp behind the scenes, pulling the strings, à la Joan Quigley, the astrologer in the Reagan White House? — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026 Nancy Reagan, fearful of losing her husband, did indeed consult an astrologer after Reagan was shot. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026 The earliest existing eyewitness account of a performance of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth comes to us from the astrologer Simon Forman, who saw the play at the Globe Theater on April 20, 1611. — Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026 While individual experiences vary, astrologers see this rare configuration as a sign that our personal and collective evolution are quickly accelerating, making this trine between Uranus and Pluto all the more significant. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for astrologer

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "one versed in astronomy, practitioner of astrology," from astrologie astrology + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of astrologer was in the 14th century

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“Astrologer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/astrologer. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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