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noun

(1) The branch of astrophysics that studies the origin and evolution and structure of the universe

(2) The metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe

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Etymology

From κοσμολογία kosmologia, from κόσμος kosmos "world" + -λογία -logia "treating of", comb. form of λόγον logon "one who speaks (in a certain manner).

Noun

The study of the physical universe, its structure, dynamics, origin and evolution, and fate
A metaphysical study into the origin and nature of the universe
A particular view (cultural or religious) of the structure and origin of the universe