SATRAP


Meaning of SATRAP in English

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

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