Definitions of satrap [ˈseɪ træp, ˈsæ-]

Translate satrap to

Definition of 'satrap'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) satrap
a governor of a province in ancient Persia.

2. satrap
a subordinate ruler, often a despot.

Etymology: (1350–1400; < L satrapa < Gk satrápēs < OPers khshathra-pāvan- country-protector)

Definition of 'satrap'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) satrap
a governor of a province in ancient Persia

Definition of 'satrap'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) satrap
the governor of a province in ancient Persia; hence, a petty autocrat despot

Definitions of 'satrap'

The Nuttall Encyclopedia

1. satrap
a governor of a province under the ancient Persian monarchy, with large military and civil powers; when the central authority began to wane, some of them set up as independent rulers.

'satrap' - Nearby Entries
satisfying satisfyingly satori satrap satsuma satsuma tree saturated fatty acid

Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography

MLA Chicago APA

"satrap." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 14 February. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/satrap

Alternative search options for 'satrap'

Search for Synonyms for 'satrap'

Quotes containing the term 'satrap'

Search for Phrases containing the term 'satrap'

Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'satrap'

Search for 'satrap' on

What rhymes with 'satrap'?

NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'satrap'