stargate

English

Etymology

star +‎ gate. A science-fiction film of this title, Stargate, was released in 1994.

Noun

stargate (plural stargates)

1. (neologism, science fiction) A hypothetical device consisting of a traversable portal (typically a wormhole) that can send one to another location light years away nearly instantaneously.
   • 2000, David Hatcher Childress, Technology of the Gods:

     Find examples of stargates and wormholes in the ancient world […]

   • 2001, William R Alschuler, Howard Zimmerman, The Science of UFOs:

     Perhaps the first clear depiction of a stargate is to be found in Robert Heinlein's classic novel Tunnel in the Sky […]

   • 2002, Richard Leviton, The Galaxy on Earth: A Traveler's Guide to the Planet's Visionary Geography:

     A stargate takes you to that star or constellation. […] The opening of a stargate requires the participation of the Archangel Michael […]

   • 2003, Albert A Harrison, After Contact: The Human Response to Extraterrestrial Life:

     At some point it might be possible to devise a "stargate" such as depicted in the movies 2001: A Space Odyssey and Stargate […]

   • 2004, Stephanie Relfe, The Mars Force Book 2:

     With a stargate, travel is instantaneous. It is quite possible that the secret government either has a stargate or is trying to get one.

Translations

Translations

• Estonian: tähevärav
• French: porte des étoiles f
• German: Sternentor n
• Polish: Gwiezdne wrota

See also

• teleporter

Anagrams

• regattas