SATRAP


Meaning of SATRAP in English

/say"trap, sa"-/ , n.

1. a governor of a province under the ancient Persian monarchy.

2. a subordinate ruler, often a despotic one.

[ 1350-1400; ME satrapa satrápes khshathra-pavan- country-protector ]

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