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satellite planet

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A moon of a planet besides Earth; a secondary planet; a natural planetary satellite.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic

Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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Meaning 2

A planet viewed as a satellite of another object, such as another star; an exoplanet.

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Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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Meaning 3

A moon of planetary mass; a natural satellite which would be considered a planet or dwarf planet if it were in direct orbit of the Sun.

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Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

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