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BNC: 46185 COCA: 40430
BNC: 46185 COCA: 40430

satrap

noun

sa·​trap
ˈsā-ˌtrap,
 also  ˈsa-ˌtrap,
or
ˈsa-trəp How to pronounce satrap (audio)
1
: the governor of a province in ancient Persia
2
a
: ruler
b
: a subordinate official : henchman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Backed by an expansive and brutal security system, Mr. Lukashenko shows no sign of losing his grip at home, if at the cost of becoming Mr. Putin’s enfeebled satrap. New York Times, 19 Feb. 2022 The 67-year-old sideline satrap enters the year with a career 292-134 record. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Sep. 2019 Begelman was neither the first nor the last in a long line of Hollywood satraps who’ve triggered their own downfall. Stephen Galloway, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2019

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin satrapes, from Greek satrapēs, from Old Persian khshathrapāvan, literally, protector of the dominion

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of satrap was in the 14th century
BNC: 46185 COCA: 40430

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