About The Word Satrap
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Satrap
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What's The Definition Of Satrap?
[n] a governor of a province in ancient Persia
Synonyms | Synonyms for Satrap: Related Terms | Find terms related to Satrap: See Also | governor Satrap In Webster's Dictionary \Sa"trap\ (? or ?; 277), n. [L. satrapes, Gr. ?, fr.
OPers. khshatrap[=a]van ruler: cf. F. satrape.]
The governor of a province in ancient Persia; hence, a petty
autocrat despot.
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