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Meaning of SATRAP

Pronunciation:  'satrap

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a governor of a province in ancient Persia
 

SATRAP is a 6 letter word that starts with S.

 

 See Also: governor

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Sa"trap\ (? or ?; 277), n. [L. satrapes, Gr. ?, fr.
OPers. khshatrap[=a]van ruler: cf. F. satrape.]
The governor of a province in ancient Persia; hence, a petty
autocrat despot.

 

 

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