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Satellite has 7 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Verb · Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

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

"The new weather satellite captured clear images of the storm before it made landfall."

2

a person who follows or serves another

"The new intern was clearly just a satellite of the department head, never voicing an opinion without being prompted first."

3

any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star

"The new telescope successfully captured images of a distant satellite orbiting a gas giant in our solar system."

4

A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one.

"The International Space Station captured stunning images of our own planet, Earth's largest satellite, glowing blue against the blackness of space."

In plain English: A satellite is an object that orbits around a larger body, such as a planet or moon.

"The small satellite successfully entered orbit around the Earth."

Verb
1

broadcast or disseminate via satellite

"The news station decided to launch its program on a global network so viewers in remote areas could watch it live via satellite."

2

To transmit by satellite.

"We can watch the latest episode of our favorite show because it is broadcast directly to us by satellite."

In plain English: To satellite means to follow someone else's lead or depend on them for direction.

"The small startup company hopes to satelitte its services to the larger tech giant."

Usage: Use this verb to indicate that a signal or program is being sent via an orbiting spacecraft, such as when you say the show will be broadcast live from space. It specifically describes the transmission method rather than just general broadcasting over radio waves.

Adjective
1

surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power

"a city and its satellite communities"

Example Sentences
"The small satellite successfully entered orbit around the Earth." noun
"The new satellite dish on our roof finally caught the signal for the sports channel." noun
"Our family reunion was held at that small beachside resort which feels like a quiet satellite of the city." noun
"Many students consider this online program a satellite campus connected to the main university." noun
"The small startup company hopes to satelitte its services to the larger tech giant." verb
See Also
moon global positioning system tidal locking phobos spot beam low earth orbit path constellation
Related Terms
moon global positioning system tidal locking phobos spot beam low earth orbit path constellation squarial state orbit titoism satellite television entertainment center biosatellite quasi satellite cubesat tower skynet aerospace
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
equipment follower celestial body air
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
astronomy satellite communications satellite spacecraft space station sputnik spy satellite weather satellite Galilean satellite moon

Origin

The word satellite entered English via Middle French and originally meant an attendant or guard in ancient Rome. Its ultimate roots may trace back to the Etruscan language.

Rhyming Words
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