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satraps

satraps is the plural of satrap.

Meaning of satrap

Noun

satrap (plural satraps)

  1. (historical) A governor of a Persian province.
    • Eunuchs were chiefly employed in the harems of the king, and his satraps.1922, Maneckji Nusservanji Dhalla, Zoroastrian Civilization, page 222
  2. (derogatory, figuratively) A subordinate ruler.
    • Hey, sir? Sir, excuse me?” The blonde was calling out to him, in imperious tones that insisted on a reply. Her satraps became watchful, like a Praetorian guard.2001, Salman Rushdie, Fury: A Novel, London: Jonathan Cape, →ISBN, page 4

Questions about satraps

What is satraps the plural of?
Satraps is the plural of satrap.

Words near satraps in the dictionary

  1. satrapian
  2. satrapic
  3. satrapical
  4. satrapies
  5. satraplatin
  6. satraps
  7. satrapy
  8. satrapys
  9. satratoxin
  10. satratoxins
  11. Satre

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