<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Astronomy: any of various groups of stars to which definite names have been given, as Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Boötes, Cancer, Orion.</li><li>the section of the heavens occupied by such a group.</li><li>Astrology: the grouping or relative position of the stars as supposed to influence events, especially at a person's birth.</li><li>Obsolete: character as presumed to be determined by the stars.</li><li>a group or configuration of ideas, feelings, characteristics, objects, etc., that are related in some way: a constellation of qualities that made her particularly suited to the job.</li><li>any brilliant, outstanding group or assemblage: a constellation of great scientists.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>circle</li><li>company</li><li>gathering</li></ul>