noun

constellation

constellation, group, cluster

Orion is a famous constellation.

Orion is a famous constellation.

We faced a constellation of problems.

We faced a constellation of problems.

((a constellation of)) ((sth.)) a group or cluster of (sth.) A constellation of famous actors attended the event.

Synonyms: star group, cluster, collection

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'stella' (star). Literally 'a group of stars together'.

Think of 'con-' (with) + 'stella' (star). It's a collection of stars that are 'with' each other.

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