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| sat·el·lite [ sátt'l t ] (plural sat·el·lites) |
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| Definition: |
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1. device that orbits planet: an object put into orbit around Earth or another planet in order to relay communications signals or transmit scientific data
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2. moon orbiting other body: an astronomical object that orbits a larger one
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3. country dependent on another country: a nation or political unit that is dependent economically and politically on another more powerful nation
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4. suburb: a town or small city located near and dependent on a larger city
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5. attendant: an attendant of an important person
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| [Mid-16th century. Via French< Latin satellit- "attendant"] |
