Pronunciation: [stˈɑːmʌŋɡə] (IPA) 
The word "Starmonger" refers to someone who deals in or trades with stars. It is pronounced as /ˈstɑːmʌŋɡər/. The spelling of this word follows the standard English orthography rules with the prefix "star-" meaning a celestial body and the suffix "-monger" meaning a dealer or trader. The "a" in "star" is pronounced as "ah" and "o" in "monger" is pronounced as "uh". When combined, the stress falls on the second syllable.
Starmonger is a noun that refers to a person who trades or deals in stars, either literally or metaphorically. The term is derived from the combination of the words "star" and "monger."
In a literal sense, a starmonger may be someone who engages in celestial commerce, such as selling or trading actual stars. This usage is often found in science fiction or fantasy literature, where characters possess the ability to harness or manipulate celestial bodies. These characters may engage in interstellar trade or acquire stars for various purposes, such as for energy or as weaponry.
Metaphorically, a starmonger can describe someone who is skilled at exploiting or manipulating celestial phenomena for personal gain or influence. This can be seen in various contexts, such as politics, finance, or entertainment, where individuals may use the allure of stars and cosmic symbolism to garner attention, power, or wealth.
Furthermore, the term starmonger can be used to describe someone who excessively or obsessively follows or seeks out stars or star-related phenomena. This can pertain to astronomers or enthusiasts who have an intense passion for studying celestial bodies, constellations, or other cosmic phenomena.
In summary, starmonger refers to a person involved in the trading or utilization of stars, whether in the literal sense of buying and selling celestial bodies, metaphorically in terms of manipulating celestial symbolism for personal gain, or as someone with a deep fascination and devotion to the study of stars and cosmic phenomena.
The word "starmonger" does not have a specific etymology as it is a combination of two separate words: "star" and "monger".
"Star" comes from the Old English word "steorra" which meant "star". This term can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "*sternō" which also meant "star". In turn, this word is believed to have originated from the Proto-Indo-European root "*h₂stḗr" meaning "star".
"Monger" comes from the Old English word "mongere" which meant "merchant" or "dealer". This term can be traced back to the Old High German word "munjan" and the Middle Dutch word "mangere", both of which also meant "merchant" or "trader".
