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star system

star sys·tem (plural star sys·tems)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. group of celestial bodies: a group of astronomical objects that forms a distinct physical entity in space, e.g. a star and its planets or a cluster of stars

2. use of star's personality for promotion: the system of deliberately exploiting an individual star performer, both on screen and off, to sell motion pictures

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