SATRAP


Meaning of SATRAP in English

n. 1 a provincial governor in the ancient Persian empire. 2 a subordinate ruler, colonial governor, etc.

[ ME f. OF satrape or L satrapa f. Gk satrapes f. OPers. xsathra-pavan country-protector ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.