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sterrenstelsel

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From ster (star) +‎ -en- +‎ stelsel (system).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈstɛ.rə(n)ˌstɛl.səl/
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  • Hyphenation: ster‧ren‧stel‧sel

Noun

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sterrenstelsel n (plural sterrenstelsels, diminutive sterrenstelseltje n)

  1. (astronomy) galaxy
    Ons zonnestelsel maakt deel uit van het Melkweg sterrenstelsel.
    Our solar system is part of the Milky Way galaxy.

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