satellite

CEFRB1

/ˈsætəlaɪ̯t/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An object sent into space to collect information or send signals.

  2. 02

    noun

    A smaller place or organization controlled by a larger one.

Examples

  • The satellite is in orbit around the moon.

  • The satellite is now in orbit.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˈsæɾəlaɪ̯t] ~ [ˈsæɾl̩aɪ̯t]
  • [ˈsætʰəlaɪ̯t] ~ [ˈsætʰl̩aɪ̯t]

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noun

Extra meanings

  1. A country, state, office, building etc. which is under the jurisdiction, influence, or domination of another body.

  2. A man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body, generally to relay information, data etc. to Earth.

  3. A moon or other smaller body orbiting a larger one.

More examples

In context

  • A spent upper stage is a derelict satellite.

  • Many telecommunication satellites orbit at 36000km above the equator.

  • The Moon is a natural satellite of the Earth.

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Origin

noun

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