Usually means: Galaxy with exceptionally luminous nucleus.
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  1. active galaxy: Collins English Dictionary
  2. active galaxy: Wiktionary
  3. active galaxy: Dictionary.com
  4. Active galaxy: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
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  1. Active Galaxy: Extragalactic Astronomy
  2. ACTIVE GALAXY: Zoom Astronomy Glossary

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Definitions from Wiktionary (active galaxy)

noun:  (astronomy) A galaxy where a significant fraction of the energy output is not emitted by the normal components of a galaxy.
noun:  (by restriction) A galaxy with an active nucleus (AGN, active galactic nucleus)

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