satellite (n.)

  1. man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

    [ Syn: artificial satellite , orbiter ]

  2. a person who follows or serves another

    [ Syn: planet ]

  3. any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star

    satellite (adj.)

  1. surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power; a city and its satellite communities'

    satellite (v.)

  1. broadcast or disseminate via satellite

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