Red Dot

A form of little red dot — A type of galaxy found in the distant early universe, appearing as a background small dot in deep surveys in infrared astronomy.

Meanings

proper nounthe Red Dot
  1. alternativeAlternative form of Little Red Dot (originally derogatory, now reclaimed) Nickname for Singapore: a city, island, and country in Southeast Asia.
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