Pronunciation: /ˈaɪlənd ˈjuːnɪˌvɜrs/
noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'island universe' is a noun phrase that refers to a galaxy or a group of galaxies that are isolated or separated from other galaxies by vast distances.
A1 An island universe is a group of stars and other celestial bodies.
A2 Scientists believe that our Milky Way galaxy is an island universe.
B1 The concept of an island universe was first proposed by Immanuel Kant.
B2 Many astronomers study the structure and evolution of island universes.
C1 The discovery of other island universes beyond the Milky Way expanded our understanding of the universe.
C2 Advanced telescopes have allowed scientists to observe island universes in great detail.
formal An island universe refers to a self-contained galaxy or cluster of galaxies.
informal I read about this cool concept called island universe, it's like a galaxy on its own.
slang Did you know each galaxy is basically an island universe in space?
figurative In her mind, she created an island universe where only her thoughts existed.
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