/ Dictionary / Index A Astronomer Royal: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Astron'omer Roy'al Pronunciation: [key] the chief astronomer of England, appointed by the British Crown. the chief astronomer of Scotland, director of the Royal Edinburgh Observatory. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. astronomer astronomical Related Content Daily Word Quiz: mamba Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language