Definitions for satraps

satraps sa·trap

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

Satraps is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 150 anagrams from letters in satraps (aaprsst).

Definitions for satraps

noun

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

Origin of satraps

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

Examples for satraps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Word Value for satraps
Scrable

8

Words with friends

9

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