satrapy

[ sey-truh-pee, sa- ]

noun

, plural sa·trap·ies.

1. the province or jurisdiction of a satrap.

satrapy

/ ˈsætrəpɪ /

noun

1. the province, office, or period of rule of a satrap

Word History and Origins

Origin of satrapy¹

1595–1605; < Latin satrapia < Greek satrapeía, equivalent to satrape-, stem of satrápēs satrap + -ia -y ³

Example Sentences

I think we shall be able to find a satrapy a-piece for them, as compensation for to-night's undeserved imprisonment.

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As for the other cities of the satrapy, they would not receive the usurper, their garrisons keeping them safely for Pharnabazus.

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By thus securing large booty for his army he conciliated its affection and confidence, and then returned to his own Satrapy.

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Yes, O Prince, since those gems are a great possession with which any Satrap could buy a larger satrapy.

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They formed the twentieth satrapy of his kingdom, while the Gandarians were united with the Arachoti in the seventh satrapy.

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