satellites

noun

any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star

a person who follows or serves another

man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon

verb

broadcast or disseminate via satellite

adjective

surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power

Roots

satellessatellit- · Latin · attendant, guard

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