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Vocabulary Entry
copernicus
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noun
A Polish astronomer in the 16th century who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than the Earth at its center.
Example Sentences
"Copernicus revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos."
"Many scholars studied the works of Copernicus during the Renaissance."
"His heliocentric model was a significant shift from the geocentric view."