Satellite Definition
sătl-īt
satellites
noun
satellites
A follower or attendant attached to a prince or other person of importance.
Webster's New World
A man-made object rocketed into orbit around the earth, the moon, etc.; specif., such an object containing electronic devices for originating or relaying communications, data, etc.
Webster's New World
A celestial body that revolves around a larger celestial body.
Webster's New World
A small unit in a system or organization that is managed or controlled by a larger, often centrally located unit.
American Heritage
A nation dominated politically and economically by another nation.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- mandate
- buffer state
- former colony
- dependency
- protectorate
- orbiter
- artificial-satellite
- planet
- spy-in-the-sky
- satellite station
- relay satellite
- spy-satellite
- communications satellite
- man-made moon
- artificial moon
adjective
Of, relating to, or being a satellite.
American Heritage
Of or relating to the transmission of electromagnetic signals by communications satellite.
Satellite broadcasting; satellite phone.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Satellite
Noun
Singular:
satellite
Plural:
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