The definition of a satellite is a natural body revolving around a planet, a branch of a larger company, country, etc. that is located way from the main part or a device used to orbit in space.
(noun)See satellite in Webster's New World College Dictionary
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Origin: Fr < L satelles (gen. satellitis), an attendant, guard < Etr
See satellite in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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Origin:
Origin: French, hanger-on, hireling
Origin: , from Old French
Origin: , from Latin satelles, satellit-
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