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Satrap

//ˈseɪtɹæp// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A governor of a Persian province. historical

    "Eunuchs were chiefly employed in the harems of the king, and his satraps."

  2. 2
    a governor of a province in ancient Persia wordnet
  3. 3
    A subordinate ruler. derogatory, figuratively

    "Hey, sir? Sir, excuse me?” The blonde was calling out to him, in imperious tones that insisted on a reply. Her satraps became watchful, like a Praetorian guard."

Etymology

From Middle English satrape, from Latin satrapēs (“governor”), from Ancient Greek σατράπης (satrápēs), from Old Median *xšaθrapāvan (literally “kingdom-protector”), which is cognate with Old Persian 𐎧𐏁𐏂𐎱𐎠𐎺𐎠 (xšaçapāvā); see there for more.

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