satellite

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
  2. noun a person who follows or serves another
  3. noun any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

artificial satellite, orbiter

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