Definitions for satrap

satrap sa·trap

Spelling: [sey-trap, sa-]
IPA: /ˈseɪ træp, ˈsæ-/

Satrap is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 124 anagrams from letters in satrap (aaprst).

Definitions for satrap

noun

  1. a governor of a province under the ancient Persian monarchy.
  2. a subordinate ruler, often a despotic one.

Origin of satrap

1350-1400; Middle English Latin satrapa Greek satrápēs Old Persian khshathra-pāvan- country-protector

Examples for satrap

In a few days I'll send him back to Asia and make him satrap of Bactria.

I will tell you what the satrap of Caria said to me about that when I supped with him.

When he had heard her words, Pharnabazus decided that the woman ought to be satrap.

What could be clearer, therefore, than that he was about to make a dash at the satrap's home in Caria?

A "satrap" was originally a governor of a province in ancient Persia.

He has made the satrap, as you see, a fugitive and a vagabond in his own vast territory.

These were the satrap, the military commandant, and the secretary.

The satrap began to open a negotiation with Klearchus and the other generals.

Hence the Persians argued that they had been betrayed by the satrap.

Where a satrap is appointed he has charge of both departments.

Word Value for satrap
Scrable

8

Words with friends

9

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