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direct broadcast satellite

noun

Definition of DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE

:  a television broadcasting system in which satellite transmissions are received by a dish antenna at the viewing location (as a home) —called also satellite, satellite television
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First Known Use of DIRECT BROADCAST SATELLITE

1975

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