metagalactic

met·a·gal·ax·y

[met-uh-gal-uhk-see]
noun, plural met·a·gal·ax·ies. Astronomy.
the complete system of galaxies; the Milky Way and all the surrounding galaxies.

Origin:
1925–30; meta- + galaxy

met·a·ga·lac·tic [met-uh-guh-lak-tik] , adjective
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metagalaxy (ˌmɛtəˈɡæləksɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -axies
the total system of galaxies and intergalactic space making up the universe
 
metagalactic
 
adj

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metagalaxy (ˌmɛtəˈɡæləksɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -axies
the total system of galaxies and intergalactic space making up the universe
 
metagalactic
 
adj

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