satellite

satellite
sat•el•lite
[[t]ˈsæt lˌaɪt[/t]] n.
1) astron. a natural body that revolves around a planet; moon
2) ars a device designed to be launched into orbit around the earth, another planet, the sun, etc
3) gov a country under the domination or influence of another
4) cvb something that depends on, accompanies, or is subordinate to something else
5) a place or facility physically separated from but associated with or dependent on another place or facility
6) an attendant or follower of another person, often subservient or obsequious in manner
7) of or constituting a satellite
8) gov subordinate to another authority, outside power, or the like
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Etymology: 1540–50; < L satellit-, s. of satelles attendant

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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