satellite
noun
sat·el·lite ˈsa-tə-ˌlīt 
1
a
: a celestial body orbiting another of larger size
b
: a manufactured object or vehicle intended to orbit the earth, the moon, or another celestial body
2
: someone or something attendant, subordinate, or dependent
especially : a country politically and economically dominated or controlled by another more powerful country
3
: a usually independent urban community situated near but not immediately adjacent to a large city
4
: direct broadcast satellite
5
: a hired agent or obsequious follower : minion, sycophant
satellite adjective
Example Sentences
Satellites help meteorologists predict the weather. Images of the planet are sent by satellite.
Recent Examples on the Web SpaceX wants to show the world its Starlink satellite system can deliver Netflix and YouTube at 30,000 feet. 
Time, 16 Sep. 2022 The radio industry was evolving beyond the era that Mr. Mays had helped define, with competition from satellite radio and streaming services. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 On Monday, Japanese ambassador and delegate Ichiro Ogasawara helped kick off a United Nations meeting in Geneva by declaring that his country will not test satellite-exploding weapons. WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 The satellite radio giant’s ad sales group, SXM Media, will have the exclusive ad sales rights to the show, while SiriusXM’s Stitcher platform will distribute the podcast across all major platforms. J. Clara Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2022 The researchers applied a machine learning technique to satellite data to distinguish the ice floes. Chelsea Harvey, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2022 Called WorldVu, this constellation would be 10x larger than the size of the then largest satellite constellation, operated by Iridium. Mihir Tripathy, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Sep. 2022 SpaceX officials said the lights were from its Starlink satellites, which provide satellite internet to 500,000 subscribers in 40 countries. Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Sep. 2022 His partner sent a satellite message requesting help, saying that Casteel had injuries on his arm and leg. Isabelle Ross, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 See More
Time, 16 Sep. 2022 The radio industry was evolving beyond the era that Mr. Mays had helped define, with competition from satellite radio and streaming services. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 On Monday, Japanese ambassador and delegate Ichiro Ogasawara helped kick off a United Nations meeting in Geneva by declaring that his country will not test satellite-exploding weapons. WIRED, 15 Sep. 2022 The satellite radio giant’s ad sales group, SXM Media, will have the exclusive ad sales rights to the show, while SiriusXM’s Stitcher platform will distribute the podcast across all major platforms. J. Clara Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2022 The researchers applied a machine learning technique to satellite data to distinguish the ice floes. Chelsea Harvey, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2022 Called WorldVu, this constellation would be 10x larger than the size of the then largest satellite constellation, operated by Iridium. Mihir Tripathy, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Sep. 2022 SpaceX officials said the lights were from its Starlink satellites, which provide satellite internet to 500,000 subscribers in 40 countries. Shepard Price, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Sep. 2022 His partner sent a satellite message requesting help, saying that Casteel had injuries on his arm and leg. Isabelle Ross, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle French, from Latin satellit-, satelles attendant
First Known Use
circa 1520, in the meaning defined at sense 5
Phrases Containing satellite
Kids Definition
satellite
noun
sat·el·lite ˈsa-tə-ˌlīt
1
: a smaller body that revolves around a planet
2
: an object or vehicle sent out from the earth to revolve around the earth, moon, sun, or a planet
Medical Definition
satellite
noun
sat·el·lite ˈsat-ᵊl-ˌīt
1
: a short segment separated from the main body of a chromosome by a constriction
called also trabant
2
: the secondary or later member of a chain of gregarines
3
: a bodily structure lying near or associated with another (as a vein accompanying an artery)
4
: a smaller lesion accompanying a main one and situated nearby
5
: a spectral line of low intensity having a frequency close to that of another stronger line to which it is closely related (as by having a common energy level)
satellite
noun
as in camp follower
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- camp follower
- soldier
- minion
- toady
- missionary
- lackey
- liege man
- flunkie
- henchman
- sycophant
- flunky
- acolyte
- stooge
- myrmidon
- adherent
- lickspittle
- votarist
- student
- loyalist
- proselytizer
- flunkey
- pupil
- apparatchik
- hanger-on
- epigone
- convert
- faithful
- votary
- partisan
- partizan
- disciple
- yes-man
- protégé
- follower
- champion
- supporter
- apostle
- fan
- advocate
- scholar
- cultist
- backer
- sectarian
- enthusiast
- idealogue
- ideologist
- worshipper
- zealot
- admirer
- ideologue
- idolater
- devotee
- worshiper
- idolator
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- renegade
- defector
- traitor
- leader
- turncoat
- apostate
- coryphaeus