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noun. A grouping of stars on the celestial sphere perceived as a figure or design, especially one of the 88 recognized groups named after characters from classical Greek and Roman mythology as well as various common animals and objects.

noun. An area of the celestial sphere occupied by one of the 88 recognized constellations.

noun. The configuration of planets at the time of one's birth, regarded by astrologers as determining one's character or fate.

noun. A gathering or assemblage, especially of prominent persons or things.

noun. A set or configuration, as of related items, properties, ideas, or individuals.

noun. A group of fixed stars to which a definite name has been given, but which does not form a part of another named group. See asterism.

noun. Figuratively, any assemblage of persons or things of a brilliant, distinguished, or exalted character: as, a constellation of wits or beauties, or of great authors.

noun. The influence of the heavenly bodies upon the temperament or life.

noun. A cluster or group of fixed stars, or division of the heavens, designated in most cases by the name of some animal, or of some mythologial personage, within whose imaginary outline, as traced upon the heavens, the group is included.

noun. An assemblage of splendors or excellences.

noun. Fortune; fate; destiny.

noun. An arbitrary formation of stars perceived as a figure or pattern.

noun. An image associated with a group of stars.

noun. Any of the 88 officially recognized regions of the sky, including all stars and celestial bodies in the region.

noun. The configuration of planets at a given time (notably of birth), as used for determining a horoscope.

noun. A wide, seemingly unlimited assortment.

noun. A configuration or grouping.

noun. a configuration of stars as seen from the earth

noun. an arrangement of parts or elements

"Then, finally you are probably aware of South Africa's attempts to develop what it calls a constellation of States in southern Africa."

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