satellite satellite /ˈsætəˌlaɪt/

adjective

1. Surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power  ( satellite )
   surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power
    A city and its satellite communities
   a city and its satellite communities
   

noun

1. () Man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon  ( artificial satellite , orbiter , satellite )
   man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
    The satellite was launched into orbit to monitor climate patterns and collect data on the Earth's environment
   The satellite was launched into orbit to monitor climate patterns and collect data on the Earth's environment
   
   
2. Any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star  ( satellite )
   any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
   
   
3. A person who follows or serves another  ( satellite , planet )
   a person who follows or serves another
   

verb

1. Broadcast or disseminate via satellite  ( satellite )
   broadcast or disseminate via satellite