satrap (Meaning)
satrap (n)
a governor of a province in ancient Persia
satrap (n.)
The governor of a province in ancient Persia; hence, a petty autocrat despot.
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a governor of a province in ancient PersiaThe governor of a province in ancient Persia; hence, a petty autocrat despot.
potentate, ruler, tsar, sovereign, ameer, autocrat, emperor, prince, empress, shah
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Darius the Great appointed loyal satraps to govern the provinces of his vast Persian Empire.
The satraps were responsible for collecting taxes, maintaining order, and administering justice.
The satraps had considerable power within their provinces, but they were ultimately accountable to the king.
In some instances, satraps became powerful enough to challenge the authority of the central government.
