communications satellite

/kəˈmjunəˌkeɪʃənz ˌsædlˈaɪt/
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Other forms: communications satellites

Definitions of communications satellite
  1. noun
    an artificial satellite that relays signals back to earth; moves in a geostationary orbit
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    type of:
    artificial satellite, orbiter, satellite
    man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
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