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light year
noun 
  1. (astronomy) A unit of length (abbreviation ly) equal to the distance light travels in one year; used to measure extremely large distances.
  2. (in plural light years; figurative, informal) A very long way.
The marathon runner in the lead is light years ahead of the one at the back.
  1. (in plural light years; figurative, informal, nonstandard) A very long time.
Some of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions were light years ahead of their time.
Translations: 
  • Dutch: lichtjaar (1)
  • French: année-lumière (1)
  • German: Lichtjahr (1)
  • Italian: anno luce (1)
  • Spanish: aí±o luz
Etymology: light + year

     
 
  

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