Galaxiecommon nounproper nounSyllable DecompositiongalaxieEtymologyexpandcapitalization of galaxie, from Latin galaxias, derived from Ancient Greek γαλαξίας galaxías (Milky Way).Definition1. Milky Way, the galaxy in which the Sun is one of a hundred billion stars, and in which we are located.expandLe Soleil se situe dans un des bras de la Galaxie.Toutes les étoiles visibles à l'œil nu appartiennent à la Galaxie.SynonymVoie lactéeTranslationsenglish:Galaxy