name
Sagittarius
sajih-TEH-uh-reers
Sagittarius (name) means a zodiac constellation depicted as a centaur archer. Example: “Sagittarius is easiest to spot in the summer night sky.”
name
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A zodiac constellation depicted as a centaur archer.
"Sagittarius is easiest to spot in the summer night sky."
noun
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A person born under the astrological sign of Sagittarius (roughly late November to late December).
"As a Sagittarius, she's known for being adventurous and blunt."
How to use Sagittarius
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe archer sign of the zodiac, or someone born under it.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Sagittariuses
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Etymology
From Latin sagittarius ("archer"), from sagitta ("arrow").
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What does “Sagittarius” mean?
The word “Sagittarius” means a zodiac constellation depicted as a centaur archer. In plain terms, the archer sign of the zodiac, or someone born under it.
How do you pronounce “Sagittarius”?
“Sagittarius” is pronounced sajih-TEH-uh-reers (/ˌsædʒəˈtɛəɹiəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sagittarius” in a sentence?
Here is “Sagittarius” used in a sentence: “Sagittarius is easiest to spot in the summer night sky.”
What is another word for “Sagittarius”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Sagittarius” include Toxotes and Archer.
What part of speech is “Sagittarius”?
Depending on how it is used, “Sagittarius” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Sagittarius” come from?
The word “Sagittarius” comes from Latin. From Latin sagittarius ("archer"), from sagitta ("arrow").
How many meanings does “Sagittarius” have?
“Sagittarius” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a zodiac constellation depicted as a centaur archer.
