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Plural for an artificial body placed in orbit around the earth, a moon, or a planet
“On his computer, he showed me his own house as viewed by a satellite in Earth's orbit.”
Plural for a celestial body orbiting the earth or another planet
“Huygens has taken seven years to reach Titan, the second largest satellite in the solar system, and the only one with an atmosphere.”
Plural for reception of television broadcasts via services that utilize man-made satellite technology
“I am disappointed none of the special features I wanted will function while watching satellite.”
Plural for a small country, state or organization politically or economically dependent on another
“The most striking thing for Paterno was that an island of 15 million people, which is bigger than many countries, was acting as a satellite of either Manila or Cebu.”
Plural for a member of someone's retinue, often in a somewhat derogatory sense
“I have nothing to expect from Philip beyond the perpetual servitude of a satellite of the King.”
Plural for a company controlled by a holding company
Plural for a subordinate branch or division of a company or organization
Plural for an outlying district of a city, especially a residential one
Plural for systems or services facilitating information exchange
Plural for someone who is in the process of learning something
Plural for another planet like the earth
Plural for one who is devotedly engaged in a sect, cause or mission
Plural for a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person
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