satellite
satellite Lexical Profile
satellite Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An artificial object intentionally placed into orbit around the Earth or another celestial body for communication, scientific research, weather observation, or navigation.
"The telecommunications agency launched a new satellite into geostationary orbit to expand broadband internet coverage."
A natural celestial body that revolves around a larger planet or star.
"Jupiter has dozens of natural satellites, the largest of which is Ganymede."
A country, organization, or settlement that is politically, economically, or geographically dependent on a larger or more powerful entity.
"During the Cold War, several Eastern European nations functioned as political satellites of the Soviet Union."
• Rhymes for satellite
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle French 'satellite' (follower, attendant), derived from Latin 'satelles' (attendant, guard). The astronomical sense was first applied by Johannes Kepler in 1611 to describe the newly discovered moons of Jupiter.
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