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| 1. | [ noun ] (astronomy) man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon | |
| Synonyms: | orbiter artificial_satellite | |
| Related terms: | equipment sputnik communications_satellite astronomy_satellite spacecraft space_station spy_satellite weather_satellite solar_array orbit | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (television) broadcast or disseminate via satellite | |
| Related terms: | air | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a person who follows or serves another | |
| Synonyms: | planet | |
| Related terms: | follower | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power | |
| Examples: | "a city and its satellite communities" |
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| Related terms: | outer | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (astronomy) any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star | |
| Related terms: | celestial_body moon moon Titan deimos phobos Galilean_satellite | |
| Similar spelling: |
satellite_tv Stellite stellate Stellato |
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