<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Astronomy. a natural body that revolves around a planet; a moon.</li><li>a country under the domination or influence of another.</li><li>something, as a branch office or an off-campus facility of a university, that depends on, accompanies, or serves something else.</li><li>an attendant or follower of another person, often subservient or obsequious in manner.</li><li>Synonyms: flunky, toady, sycophant, parasite, lackey, associate, companion, supporter, follower.</li><li>a device designed to be launched into orbit around the earth, another planet, the sun, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>of, relating to, or constituting a satellite: the nation's new satellite program.</li><li>using an earth-orbiting satellite to transmit communications signals; transmitted or broadcast by satellite: satellite radio and TV.</li><li>subordinate to another authority, outside power, or the like: summoned to a conference of satellite nations.</li></ul>