satellite state — or satellite country noun One which relies on and obeys the dictates of a larger, more powerful state • • • Main Entry: ↑satellite … Useful english dictionary
Satellite state — A satellite state (sometimes referred to as a client state) is a political term that refers to a country that is formally independent, but under heavy political and economic influence or control by another country. The term was coined by analogy… … Wikipedia
satellite state — n. country which is in a formal manner sovereign but in fact is controlled or ruled by a larger neighboring predominant power … English contemporary dictionary
Satellite (disambiguation) — Satellite may refer to:* Artificial satellite, an object placed into orbit by human endeavor ** Satellite imagery, images taken by such satellites * Natural satellite, an object naturally occurring in orbit (E.g.: a moon, a planet, a comet, an… … Wikipedia
satellite — sat‧el‧lite [ˈsætlaɪt] noun 1. [countable, uncountable] a machine that has been sent into space and goes around the Earth, used for radio, television, and other electronic communication: • a satellite communications company • They provide news… … Financial and business terms
satellite country — satellite state or satellite country noun One which relies on and obeys the dictates of a larger, more powerful state • • • Main Entry: ↑satellite … Useful english dictionary
satellite — 1. noun 1) the satellite orbited the earth Syn: space station, space capsule, spacecraft; communications satellite, weather satellite 2) the two small satellites of Mars Syn: moon, secondary planet 3) Bulgaria was then a Russian satellite … Thesaurus of popular words
satellite — n. & adj. n. 1 a celestial body orbiting the earth or another planet. 2 an artificial body placed in orbit round the earth or another planet. 3 a follower; a hanger on. 4 an underling; a member of an important person s staff or retinue. 5 (in… … Useful english dictionary
Satellite village — A satellite village is a term for one or more settlements that have arisen within the outskirts of a larger one. ee also* Satellite stateExternal links* [http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=satellites Dictionary.com definition of satellites… … Wikipedia
State Space Agency of Ukraine — Державне космічне агентство України Established February 1992 (as National Space Agency of Ukraine) Headquarters Kiev Primar … Wikipedia
