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satrap

Syllabification: (sa·trap)
Pronunciation: /ˈsāˌtrap, ˈsa-/
Definition of satrap

noun

  • a provincial governor in the ancient Persian empire.
  • any subordinate or local ruler.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French satrape or Latin satrapa, based on Old Persian kšathra-pāvan 'country-protector'

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