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Ptolemy

Ptolemy Meaning & Definition
Ptolemy Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ptolemy?

[n] Alexandrian astronomer who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until Copernicus (2nd century AD)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Ptolemy: Claudius Ptolemaeus

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See Also | astronomer | stargazer | uranologist

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