antigalactic
|an-ti-gal-ac-tic|
/ˌæn.ti.ɡəˈlæk.tɪk/
against the galaxy
Etymology
'antigalactic' originates from modern English formation using the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'antí') and 'galactic' (from Greek 'galaktikos'), where 'anti-' meant 'against' and 'galaktikos' related to 'milk' (the Milky Way).
'antigalactic' was formed by combining the English prefix 'anti-' with the adjective 'galactic' (which itself comes via Latin/French from Greek 'galaktikos'), creating a modern English compound meaning 'against the galaxy.'
Initially built from elements meaning 'against' + 'of the Milky Way,' its usage has come to mean broadly 'opposed to or countering galactic influence' and, in fiction, 'designed to neutralize galaxy-scale forces.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to or hostile toward a galaxy or galaxies; expressing resistance to galactic influence or expansion.
The antigalactic movement argued against colonizing other star systems within the Milky Way.
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Adjective 2
in science fiction or speculative contexts: designed to counter, neutralize, or act against galactic-scale forces or effects.
The starship deployed an antigalactic device that disrupted the enemy's galaxy-spanning communications.
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Last updated: 2025/09/01 11:48