satrapy

[sey-truh-pee, sa-]

noun

plural

satrapies 

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

This isn’t the first time Musk has treated the companies he controls, whether private or publicly-traded, all as arms of his personal satrapy.

From Los Angeles Times

By early February, Belarus had become a satrapy.

From New York Times

"It is an Iranian satrapy run by Hezbollah," he said.

From Fox News

His reward was have to his career upended by a president who regards the U.S. government as his personal satrapy.

From Washington Post

His visit, touted in China’s state media, carries the implicit message that satrapy has its rewards.

From New York Times