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Astran
Published: 2nd August 2020
Citation: Astronist Institution. (2020). Astran. Available: https://www.astronism.com/astronary/entry/astran. Last accessed: [date].
ˈastrən
noun
the absolute principle underlying cosmic (limited) existence, manifested through its involvement in the ordering, patterning, and continuance of events, especially when understood to connect sentient beings to The Cosmos through observation, knowledge and interaction with the astronomical world in the form of astronality.
DERIVATIVES AND ALTERNATIVE PHRASES
Astranic | ˈastrənɪk | adjective
Astranicism | ˈastrənɪsɪz(ə)m | noun (denoting particular adherence to the concept of the Astran)
Astranical | ˈastrənɪk(ə)l | adjective
Astronomical life force
Astral life force
Cosmic spirit
Cosmic life force
ORIGINS AND ETYMOLOGY
Astro-English: from Astronese, the prefix omni-, denoting all things, combined with the suffix -doxy denoting doctrine, especially as manifested in a treatise; meaning ‘treatise of all knowledge and doctrine.’
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