satrap
a governor of a province under the ancient Persian monarchy.
a subordinate ruler, often a despotic one.
Origin of satrap
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How to use satrap in a sentence
Having espoused the party of the Persians, Pixodarus sent for a satrap to share the kingdom with him.
It is said that Mithropastes, the son of Arsites, satrap of Phrygia, pointed out these things to them.
He therefore divided it into satrapies, or provinces, each of which was under the care of a satrap, or governor.
The Story of the Greeks | H. A. GuerberThe "stubborn satrap" is throughout described as a liar, and every bad motive imputed to him.
The Last Boer War | H. Rider HaggardThe satrap bowed and left the room with a look betraying irritation and defiance.
An Egyptian Princess, Complete | Georg Ebers
British Dictionary definitions for satrap
/ (ˈsætrəp) /
(in ancient Persia) a provincial governor
a subordinate ruler, esp a despotic one
Origin of satrap
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