This is an official definition authorised by the Astronist Institution. Click here for this definition's page on Astronism.com.
Astrodora
ˈastrəʊdɔːrɑ
noun
the concept of healing within Astronism along with a collection of associated beliefs and practices, especially the healing powers of The Cosmos.
(astrodorism) the belief that the exploration of exoplanets will lead to the discovery of new substances for eventual medicinal use.
Derivatives
- Astrodorism | ˈastrəʊdɔːrɑ | noun
- Astrodorial | ˈastrəʊdɔːrɑ | (also Astrodoral) adjective
- Astrodorist | ˈastrəʊdɔːrɪst | adjective & noun
- Astrodoristic | ˈastrəʊdɔːrɪstɪk | adjective
Origin and etymology
- Astro-English: from Astronese, the prefix astro-, denoting the astronomical world or Astronism, combined with the suffix -dora denoting healing; meaning ‘healing by the astronomical world.’
