pole star
Meaning
- The star visible to the naked eye which was in the past, is now, or will be in the future nearest a celestial pole of a planet.
- (figuratively) A person, principle, or thing which acts as a guide; a guiding light; also, something which attracts much attention; a centre of attention.
Synonyms
Translations
Polarstern
leidstar
stella polare
estel polar
étoile polaire richtinggevend
estrela polar
Estrella Polar
Kutup YıldızıPronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpəʊl stɑː/
Etymology
From pole (“either of the two points on the Earth’s surface around which it rotates; similar points on any other rotating object”) + star, possibly a calque of Latin stēllam polārem (“the Pole Star”).
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