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observatory

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɔb.sɨɾ.vɐ.ˈtɔ.ɾju/ob·ser·va·tó·rio

Definition

1

A building or institution equipped for observing natural phenomena, especially astronomical ones, or for the systematic study of a specific field.

Usage examples

The Lisbon Astronomical Observatory is one of the oldest in Europe.
An observatory was created to monitor air quality.

Common combinations

astronomical observatoryweather observatoryvolcanological observatorysocial observatory