galactic year

noun — 2 senses

galactic year

noun
1

Astronomy, Natural sciences The time taken for the Solar System to orbit around the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, estimated to be from 225 to 250 million years.

2

Astronomy, Natural sciences Broadly The time taken for a celestial body to complete a quasi-orbit in a galaxy.

Synonyms
cosmic year

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