Satraps: meaning, definitions and examples

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satraps

 

[ หˆseษชtrรฆps ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ancient rulers

Satraps were the governors of the provinces in the ancient Persian Empire. They acted as representatives of the king and were responsible for collecting taxes, maintaining order, and enforcing laws in their respective regions.

Synonyms

administrator, governor, ruler

Examples of usage

  • The satraps reported directly to the king.
  • The satraps wielded significant power in their provinces.
Context #2 | Noun

modern context

In modern usage, the term 'satrap' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe a subordinate who is excessively obedient or tyrannical in carrying out orders.

Synonyms

henchman, lackey, subordinate

Examples of usage

  • The supervisor was accused of being a corporate satrap, blindly following the directives of upper management.
  • He was tired of being treated like a mere satrap, always following someone else's orders.

Translations

Translations of the word "satraps" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรกtrapas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคคเฅเคฐเคพเคชเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Satrapen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ satrap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐั‚ั€ะฐะฟะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ satrapowie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ตใƒˆใƒฉใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท satrapes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sรกtrapas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท satraplar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌํŠธ๋žฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณุงุชุฑุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satrapovรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ satrapovia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ€ป็ฃไปฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ satrapi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ satrapar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐั‚ั€ะฐะฟั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒขแƒ แƒแƒžแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ satraplar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sรกtrapas

Word origin

The term 'satrap' originated from the Old Persian word 'khshathrapa', meaning 'protector of the province'. In the ancient Persian Empire, the satraps played a crucial role in maintaining the stability and administration of the vast empire. Over time, the term has evolved to also encompass a metaphorical meaning in modern contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,260 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.