metagalaxy

noun meta·gal·axy \-ˈga-lək-sē\

Definition of METAGALAXY

: the entire system of galaxies : universe

— meta·ga·lac·tic \-gə-ˈlak-tik\ adjective

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use: 1930

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