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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024sat•el•lite /ˈsætəˌlaɪt/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Astronomya natural body in space, as a moon, that revolves around a planet:one of the satellites of Jupiter.
- Aerospacea device launched into orbit around the earth, another planet, the sun, etc.:a satellite that takes regular photographs of the earth.
- Governmenta country under the control or influence of another:one of America's satellites in Africa.
adj. [before a noun] - of or relating to a satellite:satellite photos.
- Governmentcontrolled by another authority:a satellite store.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024sat•el•lite (sat′l īt′),USA pronunciation n. - Astronomya natural body that revolves around a planet;
a moon. - Governmenta country under the domination or influence of another.
- something, as a branch office or an off-campus facility of a university, that depends on, accompanies, or serves something else.
- an attendant or follower of another person, often subservient or obsequious in manner.
- Aerospacea device designed to be launched into orbit around the earth, another planet, the sun, etc.
adj. - of, pertaining to, or constituting a satellite:the nation's new satellite program.
- Governmentsubordinate to another authority, outside power, or the like:summoned to a conference of satellite nations.
- Latin satellit- (stem of satelles) attendant, member of bodyguard or retinue
- 1540–50; 1955–60 for def. 2;
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged follower, supporter, companion, associate; lackey, parasite, sycophant, toady, flunky.
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