Definition of Satrap

a local governor in the ancient Persian Empire

Examples of Satrap in a sentence

A satrap that served under King Darius were responsible for governing a Persian province.  🔊

As the ruler of one of the 20 Persian provinces, the satrap was responsible for keeping those who lived there under control.  🔊

Messengers of the satrap sent word down the royal road that the famous Persian governor was on his way.  🔊

One of 20 leaders that ruled the ancient Persian Empire, the satrap enforced law and order in all of the land.  🔊

The satrap was responsible for ensuring that ancient Persians obeyed he king’s laws as well as collecting taxes.  🔊

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