Satellite Definition

sătl-īt
satellites
noun
satellites
A follower or attendant attached to a prince or other person of importance.
Webster's New World
A man-made object rocketed into orbit around the earth, the moon, etc.; specif., such an object containing electronic devices for originating or relaying communications, data, etc.
Webster's New World
A celestial body that revolves around a larger celestial body.
Webster's New World
A small unit in a system or organization that is managed or controlled by a larger, often centrally located unit.
American Heritage
A nation dominated politically and economically by another nation.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
adjective
Of, relating to, or being a satellite.
American Heritage
Of or relating to the transmission of electromagnetic signals by communications satellite.
Satellite broadcasting; satellite phone.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Satellite

Noun

Singular:
satellite
Plural:
satellites

Origin of Satellite

  • From Middle French satellite, from Latin satelles (“attendant"). Ultimately perhaps of Etruscan origin.

    From Wiktionary

  • French hanger-on, hireling from Old French from Latin satelles satellit-

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Advertisement

Find Similar Words

Find similar words to satellite using the buttons below.

Words Starting With

Words Ending With

Unscrambles

satellite