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galileo
gal-ih-LAY-oh
Galileo (name) means Galileo Galilei, the Italian astronomer and physicist who improved the telescope and championed the idea that Earth orbits the Sun. Example: “Galileo was placed under house arrest for defending the idea that the Earth moves around the Sun.”
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Galileo Galilei, the Italian astronomer and physicist who improved the telescope and championed the idea that Earth orbits the Sun.
"Galileo was placed under house arrest for defending the idea that the Earth moves around the Sun."
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The European Union's satellite navigation system.
"Many modern phones can use Galileo alongside GPS for positioning."
How to use galileo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNamed after the famous Italian scientist Galileo; also the name of a European satellite navigation system.
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Etymology
Named in honor of the scientist Galileo Galilei (1564-1642).
Class of 1564
galileo joined the language around 1564.
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Rhymes for galileo
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What does “galileo” mean?
The word “galileo” means galileo Galilei, the Italian astronomer and physicist who improved the telescope and championed the idea that Earth orbits the Sun. In plain terms, named after the famous Italian scientist Galileo; also the name of a European satellite navigation system.
How do you pronounce “galileo”?
“Galileo” is pronounced gal-ih-LAY-oh (/ˌɡæl.ɪˈleɪ.oʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “galileo” in a sentence?
Here is “galileo” used in a sentence: “Galileo was placed under house arrest for defending the idea that the Earth moves around the Sun.”
What part of speech is “galileo”?
“Galileo” is a name.
Where does the word “galileo” come from?
The word “galileo” dates back to around 1564. Named in honor of the scientist Galileo Galilei (1564-1642).
Is “galileo” a common word?
“Galileo” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “galileo” have?
“Galileo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: galileo Galilei, the Italian astronomer and physicist who improved the telescope and championed the idea that Earth orbits the Sun.
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