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Meaning of galactic cannibalism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The process by which a large galaxy, through tidal gravitational interactions with a companion, merges with that companion, resulting in a larger, often irregular galaxy.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Galactic center Galactic centre galactic disc Galactic Ghoul galactic habitable zone galactic halo

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