Several, which occur as one Satrapy in the system given by Herodotus, are given in the lists as distinct provinces.
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Satrapy
/ˈseɪtɹəpi/
Synonyms for "satrapy"
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Sentence evidence is available for satrapy, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "satrapy".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "satrapy"
Keep "satrapy" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "satrapy" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "satrapy", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "satrapy" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
1951, W. W. Tarn, The Greeks in Bactria and India, Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition, Digital printing 2010, page 1, The Seleucid empire in its turn was still, in outward shape, very much the empire of Persia under different rulers; the great satrapies still remained, their military nature emphasised by the governor of a satrapy being no longer called satrap but strategos, 'general'.
Source: wiktionary
A satrapy′s borders were generally the same as those of the previously independent kingdom, with the satrap stationed in the old capital.[…]The Great King expected two things from the satrapies: a regular supply of taxes (called "tribute" because it underlined the satrapy′s subordination to the king) and units for the Persian army when needed.
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Common questions
How should I check whether a synonym fits "satrapy"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.