n.
Pronunciation: ' s ā - ˌ trap also ' sa- ˌ trap or ' sa-tr ə p
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin satrapes, from Greek satrap ē s, from Old Persian khshathrap ā van, literally, protector of the dominion
Date: 14th century
1 : the governor of a province in ancient Persia
2 a : RULER b : a subordinate official : HENCHMAN