astrals
|as-trals|
/ˈæs.trəlz/
(astral)
star-related
Etymology
'astral' originates from Late Latin, specifically the word 'astralis', where the root 'astr-' (from Greek 'astron') meant 'star'.
'astralis' passed from Late Latin (and Medieval Latin) into English as 'astral'; the modern English adjective and noun derive from this Latin form.
Initially it meant 'pertaining to the stars'; over time, especially with 19th-century occult and spiritualist usage, it expanded to include 'pertaining to a non-physical or spiritual plane' and entities associated with that plane.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'astral': non-physical or spiritual bodies/beings (used in occult, spiritualist, or paranormal contexts).
The medium said she could perceive several astrals in the room.
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Noun 2
plural form of 'astral': beings or phenomena associated with the stars or the celestial realm (rare, often literary or fictional usage).
In the story, astrals descended from the heavens to guide the people.
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Last updated: 2025/11/07 09:30