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satellite

sa·tel·lite

UK/ˈsætəlaɪ̯t/ US/ˈsætʰəlaɪ̯t] ~ [ˈsætʰl̩aɪ̯t/ common
noun (3) adjective (1) verb (1)

noun

1.
2.

a person who follows or serves another

Synonyms
3.

any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star

adjective

1.

surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power

  • “a city and its satellite communities”
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verb

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Origin

From Middle French satellite, from Latin satelles (“attendant”). Ultimately perhaps of Etruscan origin.

Phrases

  • artificial satellite
  • communications satellite
  • direct broadcast satellite
  • Dyson-Harrop satellite
  • power satellite
  • satellite assembly
  • Satellite Beach
  • satellite broadcasting

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