Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Copernicus
Proper Noun
/kəˈpɜrnɪkəs/
Definition
Nicolaus Copernicus was a Renaissance astronomer who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than the Earth at its center.
Examples
- Copernicus proposed that Earth rotates on its axis and revolves around the Sun.
- The ideas of Copernicus were controversial at the time, challenging the long-standing geocentric view.
- Many consider Copernicus the father of modern astronomy.
Meaning
The term ‘Copernicus’ is often associated with the heliocentric theory that revolutionized our understanding of the solar system.
Synonyms
- None
