Laniakea

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Translingual

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Etymology

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From English Laniakea, from Hawaiian lani+ākea.

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Laniakea

  1. (astronomy) Laniakea: A galaxy supercluster in local Universe; The supercluster containing the Earth.

English

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Etymology

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From Hawaiian lani (heaven) +‎ ākea (spacious, immeasurable).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌlɑːni.əˈkeɪ.ə/

Proper noun

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Laniakea (uncountable)

  1. (astronomy) Laniakea: A supercluster of galaxies that includes the Milky Way

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  • Translingual: Laniakea